Have you ever known someone who seemed bigger than life? Well, I have; and one of those "bigger than life" people was my dear friend, Paul Singer. Last night at the congressional coalition on adoption's Angels in Adoption event in DC, Paul was honored posthumously for a life well-lived. And as the award was being presented I thought "yes, this proves his soul was indeed bigger than life." His compassionate work for orphans lives on in everyone he touched... And because of his sincere relationship with God, his own soul is bigger than this life as well- actually as big as eternal life!" praise the Lord!
The photos posted below are of my kids at the event. While we were there my son found out, apparently for the first time, that I used to work outside the home. Then, when he found out I was the organization's founding director, he said with great excitement, "Mom, you were the boss of all this? And I thought you were just the boss of me, Maya and Leah!" He continued by asking, "So, then why'd they get rid of you?" I responded by explaining to him how I had chosen to stay home with him because I had felt God's leading to do so and also because Daddy's job would provide enough to pay our bills. I could see in his face when I told him this that he felt very special indeed.
Anyhow, the event was great. The kids met Danny Devito, Rhea Pearlman, and few other such people whom they'd never heard of before. Fame and worldly status sure are fleeting things... And my kids sure reminded me of this last night.
May we all remember to pour into the things which are eternal so that our souls and our legacies will, too, be bigger than life!"
...faith, hope, and love- these three things remain, but the greatest of these is love. 1cor. 13
Precious!!!!
Posted by: The Other Alice | October 07, 2010 at 11:14 PM
We laughed at Cole's realisation of all that you did for CCAI!! You know it is so strange but just the other day, I asked Jeff if he knew anything about Paul Singer and how he was doing. We did not realise he had gone to be with the Lord.
Thank you for sharing this and answering my question!
Posted by: Naomi | October 09, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Kerry I can't believe how big Leah is getting! I miss you all so much- as soon as I get home I want to come visit you! Cole is too cute-- I always love hearing what he has to say :)
Posted by: Anna | October 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Love to your beautiful family!
Miss Leah looks so serious!! I'll bet Maya can't wait for her to look up to and shadow her big Sis.
How is homeschooling going these days? I hope Cole is a good teacher and you are learning alot!!! :)
Love from NC.
Posted by: cindim | October 11, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Hey Kerry! It's been a long while since I hopped over here and checked on your blog...and lo and behold, little Leah!!! So very happy for you and your sweet family on the safe arrival of this most precious, sweet blessing! Much love to you! Doug and Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Tait | October 11, 2010 at 09:37 PM
Oh, and Kerry, could you elaborate on the bedbug encounter? My husband has a business trip coming up soon and I want to "school" him on what to look out for.
Thanks!
Posted by: cindim | October 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Would you take a look at www.wearegraftedin.com and consider contributing an article? We'd love to have you write something for us. It could be something you have already written or something that God has laid on your heart to share with the readers there. We'd love to have you. Thanks.
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly Raudenbush | October 15, 2010 at 05:16 PM