All to the Glory of Him: Meet Number 13!

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, September 21, 2009

Meet Number 13!

This the newest member to my family, not only is He the 13th grandchild, but he was also the tie breaker! His name is Nikola Peter and he is PERFECT in every way. This is my sister Mary and her husband Dejan first baby. They live 15 hours away...its so hard not to be with them and too hold this precious bundle. Bella calls him "Nee-toe".

7 comments:

Mama Bear said...: Ahhh, what a beautiful baby boy. Congratulations.; September 21, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Cheri said...: I'm sure he'll fit right in at the cottage!!!!; September 22, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Sandra said...: thanks for posting new photo on our cute nephew.. the girls are always wanting to see new pics..; September 23, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Gail said...: That outfit is sure cute but that BEAUTIFUL FACE in the next picture is PRICELESS!!!; September 24, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Traci Michele said...: Just found your great blog through Too Many Heartbeats. So glad to meet you! I've added you as a friend :-)

I'll be back soon to read up about your wonderful family!

God Bless!

Traci; September 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Mrs. Cullen said...: congrats; October 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Alisha said...: Nee-Toe? That is so stinking adorable!; October 6, 2009 at 1:21 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.

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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
Beth Hartlien
Pam Sult
Keller Williams Realty Grand Rapids
KW Cares Grand Rapids
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
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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!

Our life is nothing short of an adventure...

Monday, September 21, 2009

Meet Number 13!

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