Patience...

Tonight at life-groups we read through 2 Peter and Jude. The verse that jumped out at me tonight was:

"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, 

but is being patient toward you, 

because he does not wish for any to perish 

but for all to come to repentance."

2 Peter 3:9

We received an some information today that will delay our adoption process for a bit. It is so hard and yes I cried but after listening and taking the conversation in today at life-groups I got a good reminder. God's timing is the perfect timing! As hard as it is going to be this is just the beginning of things not going MY way, when I want them to etc. I realized its not about me and no, it's not going to be easy but it is important to remember this as the process continues and the more I can trust in it I believe the simpler it will be and maybe easier for me to handle.

Just like it says in the verse, the Lord always knows what he is doing and when he is going to do it even though I think its taking forever or its not happening when it should be God has it timed out just perfect and I need to rest in this fact. 

I have always wanted a family and I believe that God has given me that desire. God tells us he will give us the desires of our hearts but I have to rest in the fact that it will be in his timing and not when I think it should happen. 

I just wanted to share a bit of light that was shed in my life tonight. It's a good reminder! 

About a month ago I realized that time has flown by and it had already been a year since we started trying to have a family. But what is incredible is that is has only drawn us closer together! I wanted to share a picture that makes me love my husband day after day! :) He is going to make an incredible daddy!!!

 (He is holding our nephew)

And another one just because....

I love him!

Be Blessed!

-Shaeline

Faith....

Faith is a huge part of my life. I was reminded of a verse this morning that tells me that my faith is not only 1 part of me it is in all of me; my actions, my attitude, my thoughts and my plans. 

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for 

and assurance about what we do not see. 

Hebrews 11:1

As we begin this process of adoption and starting our family I really need to remember to keep my faith in God and trust in him completely. There will be ups and downs, frustrations and joys and through all of this I need to focus on glorifying God and blessings that we receive each day. 

Faith isn't an easy thing to have. I find it hard to remember day to day to keep my trust in him. I often want to take matters into my own hands and lately I have been challenged with how that has been working. House hunting for example- after 52 houses my plan didn't work out the way I had hoped and I need to have faith in the fact that God's plan is bigger than mine and it will be an amazing plan.

Right now in my life we have lots of big life changing moments that we are in the process of and this is a good time to completely rely on God and know that his hand is in it all. 

Faith.

I hope this can be an encouragement to you as you go through your daily life and know that your plan may not be Gods plan and that is okay, actually its more than okay because Gods plan is always better even when it doesn't seem that way!

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for 

and assurance about what we do not see. 

Hebrews 11:1

Engagement Session

Just a few days ago I had the privilege of taking pictures for my best friend and her fiance!!! I am so excited for them and their future together! Here are some pictures I took from that day and wanted to share them with you! 

Check out more on my facebook page: Sorriso Photographs by Shaeline

Thanks Danae and Cam for letting me take your pictures! 

Blessings--

Yesterday we had the privilege of going to a beautiful wedding in Regina. It was a great day, great weather, beautiful couple and seeing great friends. On the way home it was crazy--unfortunately I don't have any pictures to prove it --but just as we left Regina at 12:30 am we were completely surrounded by lightening! It was amazing, beautiful, scary, intense and nerve wracking but nonetheless my husband pressed on and we made it home! We got home last night around 2:30 am and this morning my amazing husband was at church by 8:45 ready to do sound. I am sure he was exhausted but his amazing quality of loyalty shone through! When I woke up I had the start to a very wonderful day!


9:00- I woke up with a very relaxing start to the day--even got to sit while I ate my breakfast!
10:00- Heading to church with a chai in hand! (The best one I have had in a while!)
10:30- Gathered and worshipping at church. It was an amazing morning with a verse that kept on coming back to me today. Recently we have been having many emotions come through our lives! House hunting (52 houses searched and unsuccessful :)), many big decisions to be made and most recently beginning stages of adoption! We are so very excited for what is ahead of us and this verse I believe is God's message to me for this time in our lives even if it is hard to grasp:

"God will strengthen you with his own great power

 so that you will not give up when troubles come, 

but you will be patient. 

Colossians 1:11

1:00- Came home and enjoyed a great lunch with Josh! 

2:15- Went for a fabulous walk and enjoyed the fresh air with him!

3:00- Finished off the first set of our adoption paperwork! Faxing it in tomorrow!!!

6:00- Picked up my oldest niece and have been enjoying a wonderful evening with her and all day tomorrow!

I have been blessed in so many ways today and I need to take time more often to sit and remember all the blessings I have been given and to think of ways I can be a blessing to others.

My prayer for each of you is that you can find the little blessings in each of your days to come this week!

Be Blessed!!!