All to the Glory of Him: Forver Family Day!

Our life is nothing short of an adventure...

Wind in our hair and screams of delight but also unpredictable turns and unknown outcomes. We are a family of six; Dave, Susie, Nate, Jake, Sam, and Bella.

God has been faithful in our marriage and through the birth and blessings of our boys.

God has been faithful during our adoption journey and united Bella with us in May of 2008. We were privileged to visit with Bella's birth mother; therefore, Bella's family in Guatemala will always be dear to our hearts.

On October 16, 2008, Bella was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. We are now battling the disease with 2 years and 3 months of treatment. We believe God will continue to be faithful!

Our family is committed to living life to the fullest...even on the hard days. Thank you for checking in and journeying with us!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Forver Family Day!

One year ago on May 3, 2008...we became a family of SIX! It still takes my breath to think of this moment, it was more powerful than picking Bella up after not seeing her for 8 months. All the waiting, all the love and support, our boys waiting, friends and family cheering...it was an overwhelming awesome moment. Victory was God's.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...: Happy Forever family day!; May 4, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Susie said...: Hope you had a great day. You're so right--this was God's victory. I've said it before and I'll say it again--what a year it's been! Happy forever family day Ferrick family!; May 4, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Jill said...: Happy Forever Family Day!
Hugs, Jill; May 5, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Brian and Jenifer said...: I thought of you today!!!!
What an amazing memory! Your boys were so adorable. Hope you guys had a wonderful day together. Isn't it incredible to look at these girls and see the answer to so many prayers. Brings me just about to tears every time I think about it.

We'll talk soon!
Many blessings...
Love, Jenifer; May 5, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Vanessa said...: Happy Forever Family Day!!; May 5, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Jen said...: I have followed your blog for some months now and I wanna wish your family "HAPPY FOREVER FAMILY DAY"!; May 5, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Our Family of 5 said...: Happy Forever Family day!!; May 5, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Anonymous said...: It's still hard to believe it's been a year! I remember that whole week in Guatemala enjoying good food, relaxation poolside and awesome conversation the whole week. I'm so glad we share our FFD!!! I love you and I'll see you in a couple of days!!!!! I've got to go....must get to cleaning! LOL; May 5, 2009 at 7:09 AM
Alisha said...: Happy Forever Family Day

Make sure you check out the Tuesday F. Whitt Annual blog party auction, and help researchers find a cure for neuroblastoma, one of the least funded pediatric cancers, and one of the most deadly at http://www.fundraiserblog.blogspot.com/; May 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Anonymous said...: Yay! Praise God from whom ALL Blessings flow! And What an amazing blessing she is!!!; May 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Leah Maya Benjamin said...: Happy Family day!!!!!!; May 5, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Stacy said...: Happy forever family day! What a wonderful experience that was~Thanks for sharing~I cried!
Love,
Stacy; May 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Colbert Family said...: That video brought tears to my eyes. Amazingly beautiful!; May 5, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Alex and Sam said...: Congrats on your first forever family day!!! Isnt it hard to believethat a whole year has gone by... enjoy!!!

alex; May 7, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Kelly said...: Happy FFDay!!!
Hard to believe it has been a year already. The time has flown for us as well. Hope you had a wonderful day!; May 7, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Mama Bear said...: What a special time to celebrate. Happy Forever family day :-); May 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Amanda said...: That just took my breath away! Happy Forever Family Day! It's glorious isn't it?

Love,
Amanda; May 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM

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We have been so blessed with emails and calls of people who want to help us through this time of treatment for our daughter. Per suggestion of our social worker and friend, we are posting here what we feel will be most beneficial to our family at this time. Although the help is easy to give, its hard to receive, but we have been told by medical professionals an social workers that we will need it. Your love and support mean so very much to us, thank you.

1. Prayer, please see "Pray with Us"
2. Meals
3. Car Pooling from school
4. Continued emails and blog posts with encouraging words. (This means more to us than you can possibly know.)
5. Loving on our boys, this will be a time of sacrifice for them.
6. Child Care
7. GIVE BLOOD! Where ever you live, please give blood in honor of Bella. Save a life!

We want to personally recognize and thank all of you who have graciously helped us in one way or another. Whether its through meals, house cleaning, driving, errands, donations, gifts, etc. We so appreciate you and recognize the blessing from God in all of you. Every moment of every day we are privileged to see the face of Jesus in all of you. From our home to yours, thank you and "May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand."
Please note, your emails and posts are greatly appreciated and needed just as much as any monetary blessing, please continue to do so as they lift us up daily.

The Stanley Family (Gretchen and Gillibean)
Candy and Kya Blue
Michelle and Abby Riggs
Deb Vangorder
All God's Children International http://www.allgodschildren.org/
Kentwood Community Church
Kitty and Larry Jerard
The VanderZwaag Family
The Angerbauer Family
The Infante Family
Annie Bulthuis
The Edwards Family
The Ambrose Family
The Claeys Family
The Fabro Family
The DeMarchis Family
Peter Harmon
Joe and Erin Harmon
Mary and Dejan Vukic
Keith and Daphne Edwards
Susie Harmon
Betty Harmon
Courtney and Stella
Sue Marvin
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Pam Sult
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Sue and Rob Harkema and Family
Jenifer and Brian VanZanten and Family
Action Chemical of Grand Rapids
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John and Michelle Lawrence
Larry and Kitty Girard
Stacy and Bella
Gail and Johanna
Pam and Rick Foster
Amy, Fred and Grace Nagel
John and Tiffny Harmon
Tom and Sandra Harmon
Nancy and Don Harmon
Ray and Linda Ferrick
Helen Devos Childrens Hospital
Dr. Deanna Mitchell
Dr. Ron Hoffman
Jenifer Gerwig and Family
Jane and David Lautenbach
Greg and Shannon Ferrick
Karen and Chad Janney
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Our Praise from Psalm 103

With all my heart, we Praise the Lord,
And with all that we are, we Praise His Holy Name.
With all our heart, we Praise the Lord,
and we will never forget how kind he has been.
His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.
Each day that we live, He provides for our needs
and gives us the strength of a young eagle.
For all who are mistreated, the Lord brings justice.
You oh Lord are merciful, kind and patient,
your love never fails.
How Great is our God!
You are kind to all who worship you,
You keep your promises to those who faithfully obey you
All of you who serve and obey God,
come and Praise your Lord!
With all our hearts,
We PRAISE the Lord!

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Forver Family Day!

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