More Xander Pictures

Adoption Update

Hello Everybody,

I just wanted to give you a little update on the Tsantles' Adoption. Well, they haven't found the husband of the birth mother yet. So, they're trying to get into the court docket so then the judge can most likely terminate the husbands rights. So, just pray that they would find the husband before and then he would sign the paper. Then, everything would be back to normal. Xander is doing great, he is in his foster home right know and they send pictures often. Just pray!!

Thanks,

Brittany

Good Morning!

Well, this morning I was reading Proverbs 15 and I came across verse 7 which says, "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so." When someone has the lips of the wise that is a good thing to have. Some people are just gifted with wisdom and in this verse it tells us that they disperse the knowledge. When you're a fool you're not known for dispersing knowledge at all. I don't want to be known as a fool so I'm trying to take wisdom and be wise. Please pray for me. I hope that you will do that same. Have a wonderful day today!!!

Blessings,
Brittany

Don't be Prideful

Hello,

This morning I was reading Proverbs 11 and I came across verse two. It is, "When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom." I need to remember that more often. It is very easy to forget that and just move on with your day. Please pray for me that I wouldn't forget that and that I would be humble in the Lord. I don't want to have shame, I want to be humble and become more like Christ. I hope this encourages you to do the same as I'm doing.

Blessings,

Brittany

More Xander Pictures

Hello Everyone,

I'm giving you an update on Xander the baby. He is doing wonderful in his foster family right know. He is already getting bigger. We have been receiving pictures every couple of days from them.

So with the whole adoption process the man that the birth mother is married to (not the birth father) has not been in her life for over two years but since they are married he is the legal guardian over this baby. So, in order for him to come to the Tsanltes' the father has been sent a certified letter that he could just sign and then everything would be back to normal. The other thing is that the agency would have to get in the court and ask the judge to terminate his rights. That could take a little while to do all of that. We're just praying that the father signs the paper and then everything would be back to normal. Keep praying!!!







Thanks,

Brittany

More Xander Pictures

Hello Everyone,

Here are some more pictures of Xander Tsantles. He is such a little precious baby boy. Auntie and Uncle talked to the foster mom last night. She was explaining how he is and how cute he is. She said, "as soon as you take a foot out of his sleeper he cries because he gets cold very easy. She also said that he loves to be swaddled in a blanket like they do in the hospital. I hope that you enjoy the pictures!!!! Hopefully there will be more to come shortly.



Blessings,

Brittany

Pray for Adoption

Hello Everyone,

I would just like to ask for your prayer today about the adoption of Xander Tsantles. Stephanie (birth mom) went to go sign the papers to give up her writes and she said that she was married but hasn't seen or been with the guy for 2 years. The man that she is married to is legally the birth father even though he really isn't Rico is the birth father. Because they're married he is legally the father of the baby. So, Georgia has given permission for a paper that says Stephanie hasn't seen him in 2 years. North Carolina is in the process of seeing if the paper will go through. But, if NC doesn't accept that paper then it could take 60 to 90 days to terminate the fathers rights and they wouldn't be able to bring the baby home until all of that was done. So, just please pray for the Tsantles' Adoption and that everything would go according to the will of God our Father. Thanks and have a blessed day!!


Blessings,
Brittany

Alexander James Tsantles

Hello Everybody,

I just want to inform you that my new little cousin has been born. He is in Georgia right know. He was born on Sunday night at 9:00. He is 8 lbs. 1oz. and 21 inches long. He is so cute. I can't wait to get my hands on that head full of hair. Please pray that everything would work out great for the Tsantles. That the Lords will would be done in this while situation. They just have to wait 10 days and then they can go to GA and see him and then just wait for the paper work to clear from State to State. Here he is:

Alexander (Xander) James Tsantles



Blessings,
Brittany

The Wedding

Well, its getting closer to the big day for Taylor, my cousin, and Blair Brown. They are only 9 days away from spending the rest of their lives together. They are both so excited and can't wait until that big day!!! We will all be so happy and excited. If you would like to see pictures of them you can go to their website at www.Blairandtaylor.com

I hope you enjoy their website and just keep them in your prayers over the next week.

Thanks,

Brittany

Exciting News!!!

Well, I just wanted to tell all of you that I'm going to have a new little cousin soon. The Tsantles' have been on a waiting list to adopt for about 5 months. A birth Mom came into the agency on July 19 and has chosen the Tsantles' to be the home of that little baby boy. He is due on Nov. 1st, 2010. His birth mom is Caucasian and his birth father is African American, Jamaican, and Japanese. We think that he's going to be an adorable baby boy. His name may very well be Alexander James Tsantles'. We would call him (Xander). I think that's so cute. I can hardly wait to actually take care of a baby boy. I've never done it before. I better start practicing!!!! Just keep praying that everything would work out with the wedding in the middle of all of that. For God's timing. Thanks


Blessings,
Brittany

Hello Everybody,

I just wanted to let you know that I won't be posting the next couple of days because we're gong apple picking in the mountains this year. It's time and I can't wait to taste all of those juicy apples. I'll put pictures up when we get back some time. Have a great rest of the week!!!!

Blessings,
Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello Everyone,

I just want to give you a quick update on how Papa is doing. He's walking without anything and driving. He doesn't have to wear his brace anymore on his knee. When it rains he has really bad pain in the leg. His foot still hasn't woken up but were just praying. He has a test soon that tells you whether the nerve will wake up or not and if the test says that it's going to wake up you just hold out and wait. If the test tells you that your nerve isn't going to wake up then you decide whether you would want a tendon swap. So, just pray for that and that the Lord would heal the foot part of the injury. Thanks and I hope you have a blessed day!!!!!

Brittany

Sweet Cousins!!!!

Hello,

Well, last week we enjoyed celebrating the gift of reading with Emmi. She learned to read and invited her friends over for a special tea party. Ally and I made all of the food and All set the table all pretty. This picture was when Emmi was thanking Ally and I for everything that we had done for her. It was a sweet time to celebrate. Emmi got a new Bible with her name on it. She loved it and all of her friends enjoyed there time with Emmi and the rest of the girls. I hope you have a blessed day!!!!




Blessings,
Brittany

Spurgeon on the Holy Spirit

Well, this past month I have been reading a wonderful book called "Spurgeon on the Holy Spirit". It's a really great book so id you're looking for a great book to read I would suggest that one. Spurgeon just goes over certain scripture passages and explains them and has his own thoughts in there. There are personal questions that he asks and then he answers them. I would strongly recommend this book to whoever would like to grow closer to the Lord our God. I hope that you have a great day and please read this book.

In Christ,

Brittany

Confess Your Sins to One Another

This morning I was reading Proverbs 28 in my Bible and I came across this verse, "He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." Proverbs 28:13 I really like that verse because it really explains what will happen if you don't confess your sins to one another. There are many other verses that talk about this same thing but we need to realize this. This is not just a little thing to think about. I was really pondering on it this morning during my quiet time. I don't want to cover my sins, I desire that the Lord would give me the strength to confess to one another. There have been many times where I have lied in the past so I didn't get out of trouble. I"m not proud of this but I let the flesh get out of me and not the spirit. I wouldn't desire to do that again but to share with someone about my sin. How about we work on this together????? Sounds like a good plan to me. I hope this encourages you and I hope you have a wonderful day today!!!


Blessings,
Brittany

Blair and Taylor's Wedding

Hello,

Well, as all of you know my cousin is getting married on November 6th of this year. Taylor and Blair are both very excited because there are only 30 something days left until the wedding. Just to let you know that the wedding website is up ad it is www.blairandtaylor.com. So if you would like to go there you can and check it all out. Were all so excited and praising the Lord for his goodness!!!


Blessings,
Brittany

The Ways of Man are Many

Well, this morning I was reading Proverbs 16 and I had a couple verse that I really liked a lot. One of them is Proverbs 16:9, which says, "A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord Directs his Steps." I know that I think I have many plans in this world but I don't have any at all. I wish I did but it is really a good thing that I don't. God is in control of my life and I need to let him do whatever His plan is in my life. I pray that I will fear God more and Love him the way I should. I hope that this encourages you to do the same thing that I was encouraged with. Have a blessed day!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Well, this morning I was reading my Bible and I cam e across this verse. Proverbs 14:3, which says, " In the mouth of a fol is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them." I really like that verse because I find that I sometimes have a rod of pride on me and I don't realize it until someone brings it to me. I know that I don't want that to happen to me again. I pray that the Lord would continue to bring verses to me that I need to hear. I hope that this encourages you and that you have a wonderful day today.

In Christ,

Brittany

Isaiah 9:6

Well, this morning I was reading my Bible and I was reading Isaiah 9 which has a really great song in the chapter that I love. The words are, "For unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given: And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." I just think that those words are so wonderful because God really is all of those things. Sometimes I forget how much God actually does for me but this verse brought me back to reality this morning. I love how it says that it will be upon our shoulders. I have never really thought of it that way before. Well, maybe the Lord would use this short paragraph that I wrote to encourage you and show you like he showed me. I hope you have a wonderful day today.

In Christ,

Brittany

Praise the Lord

This morning I read Psalm 7 and I liked the whole chapter because it talked about how we need to praise the Lord according to His righteousness. The verse is "I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High."I hope this encourages you today!!


Brittany

Trust in the Lord

Hello Everyone,

Well, I am going to write about Proverbs 3 today. I know that I've probably already wrote about these verses a while ago but sometimes we all can use reminders. So, the verse is: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lead not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." I really like this verse because it is such a good reminder to me that I need to fear and trust in God. I sometimes find myself struggling with something and then after the fact realize that I was trying to fix it on my own strength and not on God's strength. I figured it out, if you need some wisdom just ask the Lord and he will show you or tell you somehow. It has happened to me. He showed me this verse this morning and I just wanted to share it with all of you!!!!

Blessings,

Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello,

Papa is now back to work and is doing a really good job. He is still going to Physical Therapy three times a week
and is only. He can now drive, he drives with his left foot. We are so grateful to the Lord for making all of these
things happen in his timing.He also doesn't have the CPM Machine anymore, he has a different portable thing that
bends his knee and keeps it there so it doesn't get stiff. We are all very proud of him for working hard to be where he is right now. Keep praying that he would one day be able to walk without a limp and do things with his right leg again. He still has drop foot so pray for healing for that.

Thanks,

Britt

Tyler's Birthday

Hello,

Last Friday was Tyler, my brother's Birthday. He wanted me to make him Monkey Buns for his birthday "CAKE". He had a good birthday and he turned 15. He is growing up to be a Godly young man. Enjoy the Picture!!!!




Blessings,
Brittany

"The Family" by J.R. Miller

Hello,

Well, I am reading the book, "The Family" by J.R. Miller. This book is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. I love how he writes the book and how he explains all of the roles of a family. Right now I am reading the Brother and Sister part which I absolutely love how he explains how the relationship between a brother and a sister should be. He said that brothers and sisters should have a special relationship that is loving. They should have a true love for their family. He also said that there are a lot of children who don't really get there love from their family but from all of the other friends that they have. Ever since Tyler and I were little we have always been very good friends. Papa always says, "That we act like were married sometimes." If you haven't read this book I would strongly recommend that you would read it. It is a really encouraging book. It would be a good read really for anybody who would be able to understand it because it goes over all of the roles in a Godly Christian home.

In Christ,

Brittany

Listen Before You Speak

This morning I am going to write about Provwerns18:13, which says, "He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him." I have that problem sometimes. You just want to defend yourself and make an excuse. My mom tells me this all of the time and I think that the Lord is showing me this verse for a reason. I'm going to listen to him and try to work on this character issue. I would ask that you would pray for me. Let's work on it together and try to do different. I hope that this encourages you to work on this quality and make it more pleasing unto the Lord.

In Christ,

Brittany

Morgan's Brithday

Hello Everyone,

Last Sunday was my younger sister's birthday. She had a fun day!! She got to have everybody sing to her at church and then she came home and had a tea party with Emmi Tsantles. Then we had dinner and the Orr's came over to swim and we all had cake. She loved her birthday and had a fun time with all of her girls (cousins). She loves all of her cousins, even Ally who puts cake all over her face and says that we need some kind of fun for the night. Here are the pictures! Enjoy!!!!





I hope you enjoyed the pictures!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGAN!!!!!

Brittany

Pictures of Daisy

Here are pictures of Daisy, My new puppy that I got about a month ago. Here they are:



Blessings,
Brit

Taylor and Blair Engagement

I'm so excited to say that Taylor, my cousin is now engaged to Blair Brown. They are getting busy with planning for a wedding on November 6, 2010. It is so neat to see how the Lord works everything out for his good. They are both so excited and can't wait for the wedding. Well, I managed to get some pictures of Taylor and Blair so here they are!!! Enjoy!!!







I hope that you enjoyed the pictures!!!!

Blessings,
Brittany

Fear the Lord

Hello,

This morning I am going to write about a verse in Proverbs that I read and it is Proverbs 9:10, which says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is Understanding." So, I really like that verse because it really gives you a clear picture of what the beginning of wisdom is. It just reminds me that when I don't fear the Lord I won't get wisdom and I won't get understanding from the Holy One. I'm really going to try to do a better job at that and fear the Lord in the way that I should. Let's work on that together.

In Christ,
Brittany

Don't Praise Yourself

This morning I am going to write about a verse that I read yesterday morning during my quiet time. It is Proverbs 27:2, "Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth: A stranger, and not your own lips." I think that, that verse is a really great verse to remember because I know that I find myself sometimes saying, "Oh, but I've gotten better at that this week." It still isn't okay to say that because if someone has noticed that you have done good that week they will tell you. I need to remember that because I do find myself telling people that I have been doing better at that. I'm going to try to work on that. The Lord showed me that verse for a reason and I need to listen to him. I pray that you all would try not to do this either and that we can all be praising each other.
I hope this encourages you and that you will have a wonderful day!

In Christ,
Brittany