Sunday, May 04, 2008

Good times

Michael and I are in Orlando, waiting to have lunch with some China adopting blogging friends, should be fun!

We just finished our 4th Disney Magic cruise and now we wonder, will this be the last cruise for just Michael and Amy?
A full trip report is promised but I have to tell you, that this Disney Cruise thing makes me tear up each time I get on and off the boat. I am in fact a bit of a sap.

I think we both saw things differently this trip. We went with my family including Owen (almost 3), Seth (5) and Janie (7). Man, those kids rock! They can make me laugh and cry at the same time!!! Thanks Kelly!

We saw kids of all ages and all nationalities. We saw families of all types. I loved it. We saw different types of discipline. Boy, I am actually glad the wait was not as short as We thought, we have a lot to do and think about.

It's kind of fun to wait and listen to hear from God. I would not have thought He would choose a Disney Cruise to once again speak to my heart. I need to learn to be a bit more quiet as I do not want to miss Him talking to me.

I have a peace about our family, about LynnMarie, about the possibility of other children. I will enjoy this wait, I will not fear, I will not become frustrated, I will not get discouraged. I will do my best to keep busy as we wait. You know, when you are out in the ocean, at 6am and its just you and God watching the sun come up, its an incredible feeling to just stand there and talk to Him. It's just awesome. If you do not talk to God on a daily basis, go find a quiet place and just share your heart with Him. It's amazing how and when He will speak to you, but He will. I don't want anyone to miss those moments. They are moments that you sometimes can not put into words,they are that amazing.

So, get quiet, slow down and take the time to listen to our Heavenly Father.

The Christopher family is going to be OKAY!!!!!

9 comments:

Kim said...

Sounds like you had a GREAT Time...
Can't wait for all the pictures..
HUGS..
Have fun!!!

Roy and Lori said...

Sounds great! Can't wait
to see pictures.

Anonymous said...

I have always wanted to do the Disney Cruise. Maybe someday soon! If you have a chance, post some pictures! :o)

Praying for you during this wait...

Briana's Mom said...

Sounds like you had an amazing trip! Also sounds like you have an amazing peace within you right now - I so admire that!

A Mom- In-W8ing said...

I love that your journey has brought you to a place of peace and comfort. I am looking forward to your trip update post … with pics I hope ;o)

Smiles! :o)
Nikki

Football and Fried Rice said...

I am so thrilled that you are re-energized in HIM!!!
Hope is really an amazing thing!

redmaryjanes said...

I love this post Amy. It is so true. I am glad that you were able to meet Dannye, it sounds like you guys had a great time from her blog report : )

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

I am sorry I couldn't meet up... turns out it would have been the worst day anyway... Mike is working down South and I just got out of work a few minutes ago (I am only down the road) and it was Inventory Day... the pits... I hope you had a great time here in sunny FL and have a great cruise... once again... sorry I couldn't make it... I really wanted to... take care

The Princess's Mommy said...

Sounds like a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see all your pictures!

Monica