Stunned by His Grace But Still Needing Prayer

Mrs. Beaver:

Adding an additional three children to our family in late November...

...and having our oldest daughter, Tessa, marry two weeks ago...

(I took this photo as Tessa picked out her dress)

...and having that daughter to whom we've all been incredibly close

 (each in our own special way) move 15 hours away...

...has seemed, well, a bit overwhelming this past week.
 (Although this photo was taken as Tessa was leaving the night of the wedding.)

We would be grateful for your prayers. Many tears have been shed as the reality of Tessa's move sinks in now that the two of them have come and gone following their honeymoon.

We'd love if you'd pray for each of us to love God wholeheartedly and out of that love to support and encourage each other. We could also use prayers that we would forgive each other readily and fully. We're finding it harder to love one another. We're a tired, worn adoptive family, and some of our "sunshine" now resides in Cincinnati.

Thank you for praying for us. By lifting us up and thereby helping to strengthen and protect our recent adoption, you are participating in orphan care, something God commands all Christians to do.

Again, thank you, friends!