And the greatest of these is LOVE...

Hello Again!  Life has been on fast play for the last 6 months!  We recently finished a housing addition to prepare, Lord-willing, for an expanding family someday!  We are thrilled and the kids have had the best time enjoying a house created into one big circle....meaning the entire first and second floors are connected to one another into a circle!  Hey, this is a major bonus when you have little ones; we never seem to lose them!

Recently, I enjoyed a birthday...it's funny because I have actually been telling people my now current age for the past year, therefore, I am happy to report I am not aging in the slightest with this birthday celebration :). With all the additions, working, schedules, etc. all I really wanted for my big day were the precious cards my family is sooooo good at doing for me.  My husband is such romantic, so inspiring and encouraging in times I find to need it most.

He wrote:
"In all things, God works for the good...for those who love Him.."
--Some things we don't dream for.  But this verse tells us that God can even work those things for good.  He is for us.  I love you. And I want you to have a great and important life.  Let's make good plans and take everything we can from our time here. Happy Birthday, my wife. Kirk, xo"

That'll make your heart melt right?! :)

We have been continuing to pray for our baby(s) to come.  Life doesn't pass a single day without praying, thinking, and longing to meet them.  They are so loved...what a comforting feeling in the midst of uncertainty, waiting, and adversity.  Thankful in the midst of all this, I am reminded daily of these most AMAZING blessings I have to share my life with!

Here's to a wonderful, humbling, and productive year my friends!

Running on His Love,
Megan

A Little Love and Laughter!

THANK YOU God for the little things that make the mess and chaos of life not seem so messy after all....

"And all too soon, the clock will strike midnight....and she'll be gone.""

I have said time and again I am fanatical about documenting my children's milestones.  Weekly (at least), I methodically write in baby books, scrap books, our family book,  photo books, and quote books trying to make an attempt to capture and in turn treasure every moment I can with my family.

 Today, I was reading with my baby girl Kate, and she began to sing her amazingly-enough, quite on pitch, accapella version of "Jesus Loves Me." It instantly brought tears to my eyes.  Not only was it the first song she has ever recited to us before, but it shows how children even at the age of 2 can know the unconditional love our Lord has for them.  I am so thankful for so many amazing people in Kate's life who have helped to teach her this eternal lesson.
  At bedtime, Kate, Aiden, and I continue to pray for weekly or continues needs and blessings going on in our world and those around us.  We continue to pray for our adoption process and those friends and co-workers struggling to start families of their own.  There are few things more sacred in life than family, and we are so thankful to be able to have one another to pray, grow, and live life with.  It's hard at times to know what to say when these amazing women (who will become amazing mothers) are patiently waiting to start their dreams of motherhood. I just let them know our family is praying for them.  No voice too small, no prayer unheard...even in the prayers of a two and one year old.

Our blog title is names after Steven Curtis Chapman's "Cinderella." It is such a beautiful song, capturing how quickly our babies grow--treasure the moments and take the time to instill the eternal qualities in your babies.  :)

Although at times techy-challenged, I uploaded Kate's first song!  Please excuse to coaxing and video visuals....she still is 2, so the camera has to "disappear" at times!  ENJOY!

The Big Announcement!

After many months of bursting at the seams to announce our plans for adoption to our church family, yesterday was the day!  I was able to share my testimony, and the way God has been working in my heart and life, planting seeds along the way for a love of adoption!  I am so thankful to have such an AmAzInG church family and am forever grateful for the support, prayer, and encouragement they have given my family since I arrived in Fowler 3 years ago! My testimony was able to be tied into Kirk's excellent sermon, "A New Family," which reminds us we are all adopted through Jesus Christ should we seek to accept Him as our personal savior. What an exciting reminder of the goodness to come!

Check it out!

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A Sweetest and Most Sincere...See You Soon

Today was an incredibly difficult day at work. Last night,  we lost Dr. Tom O'Connor tragically in a car accident during a terrible storm. He was a living testament of God's love, compassion, patience, and mercy. Aside from being an incredible surgeon, he lived his faith through his words, actions, and love of life with anyone and everyone he met.  I am so thankful to have been able to witness such example and pray that I can continue to grow to live life in this same manner.  I have to think God has a most incredible plan for such a incredible loss and find comfort in the fact that God promises His greatest treasures after life here on earth for those who trust in Him.  My family's deepest sympathies go out to his colleagues, my co-workers, and Dr. O'Connor's wife and five children, one of whom was in the car at the time of the accident.  I pray for their continued faith, perseverance, and confidence that God will carry them through this time of need. Please keep them in your prayers.

Running on His Love,
the Zimmermans

HALLELUJAH!

BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!! On May 12, 2011, our family's homestudy was approved!!  We signed on the dotted lines, made payment, and are now prepping for completing the dossier!  This is such an amazing milestone, and continuing to pray He will bring us one step closer to seeing, holding, and loving on OUR sweet baby!  Kirk and I have constantly talked about the love we have for our children and those to come. It is truly amazing to have a partner to encourage, pray, and live this journey alongside me. :)

PLEASE PRAY!

Running on His love, the Zimmermans

Oh, Canada...Land that was Kirk's Home

Looking back from the last post, I cannot believe it has been several months! To present a slight recap, our family of six traveled to Canada to visit Kirk's family and friends.A major highlight for me, aside from seeing loved ones, was a birthday celebration with lobster and Kate's Dora ice cream cake!It was great to see our kids reconnect and have a carefree week with family they love so much!We traveled along the coast and met up with childhood best friend Sheldon.I am not sure he realized he signed up for a daylong tour after just traveling down to see us, but was hilarious to see the one-and-only college boombox at his cabin!It was great to see Kirk in his element--relaxed and just a sense of being home.

To make up for some lost time, I will continue to post updates on some awesome life changes here VERY soon!!  Stay tuned!

Running on His love, the Zimmermans