Coming to an End

Well, Cyndi, Micaiah and I are sitting here at the Sharaton in Charleston, SC.

Why in the world are we back in Charleston if we just moved to Lexington? Well tomorrow morning at 10am we meet before a judge and Micaiah Jacob Smith will officially become Micaiah Jacob Brown. The end of the adoption process is almost over.

When asked to consider taking my cousin and making him my son, we had no hesitation in saying yes. I love my family and would do anything for them! However, we never knew that it would be this long of a process and this expensive. BUT its all good! God has provided and is still taking care of us.

Right now Micaiah is sprawled out on our King sized bed (I think he likes it better than his pack and play).

We are so excited! Cyndi's family is also driving up for the weekend to be a part of this special time in our life. We are so blessed to have been called to be this little guy's parents! Thank you to all of you who have prayed and who have been such a big part of his and our lives!

Loving Where God is Leading

I've always had a some sort of desire to be a part of a church plant or even possibly planting a church. This desire has definitely come from God because I used to tell God that I never would be a pastor. Then He called me to ministry. Then I said I would never go on the mission field. Then He sent me to Jamaica. Then I used to say I would never plant a church. Now, God has led us to LifeGate Church.

God has placed us here in Lexington, Ky and has led us to an amazing church. LifeGate Church has been the vision of Ashley Wilson for a while and realty was launched back in February. Over the past few weeks, Cyndi and I have really been getting to know Ashley and his wife Jamie and their awesome kids.

God is doing something big and I believe whole heartedly that He is going to use LifeGate Church in a mighty way. I love this journey that He has placed us on.

My Wife is Amazing

When I met Cyndi seven years ago, I never realized how much I would grow to love her more every day.  One thing I absolutely love about my wife is how incredibly intelligent and independent she is.  My wife has accomplished something that very few have ever done in such a short amount of time.

My wife has been out of college for 3 years now and in that time she has completed her Master's Degree.  She has been promoted from an Admissions Officer to Admissions Manager to Campus Director in just 3 short years.  What an honor to be given to her at 25 years.  This shows me that not only does she have the drive to succeed professionally, but her company trusts her.  She loves Strayer University and loves her job and it shows.  Another great accomplishment she has achieved is one of my favorites...she is the best Mom anyone could have (sorry Mom, Cyndi beats you out).  Since Micaiah has been born I have see my beautiful wife develop into the best mother.  I have always known of her compassion, her love, and her kindness, but to see bestowed upon our little boy absolutely knocks my socks off.

One thing that does drive me nuts is when people look so down upon this successful business woman because of her age or because they just may have something up their rear end.  I'd bet money any day that my wife would out work anyone, anytime!!  So to those of you who have ever said that she is lazy, or that she is unprofessional, or have just plainly said anything negative about this amazing woman of God, POO ON YOU!!!

Happy Anniversary

Today is my parents' 21st Wedding Anniversary.  June 3, 1988 they tied the knot and I got to witness it!  

Mom and Dad, Happy Anniversary!  I love you guys and hope you have fun seeing Ron White for your Mom's Day/Birthday/Anniversary gift!  Thank you for showing me how to parent, and how to be a husband!

I'm Back...Here's What's Happening

Ok, so I've taken some time away from my blog due to an extremely busy schedule.

Here's what's been going on:

At the beginning of May, Micaiah and I drove to Lexington, KY to be with Cyndi.  She then had to fly to Delaware for a training, so Caiah and I drove to Ft. Wayne to visit the college Cyndi and I went to.  The following weekend, Micaiah and I drove back to Ft. Wayne in order for me to perform a wedding.  Immediately after the wedding we drove back to Lexington where I dropped Caiah off with Cyndi and I drove to Charleston.

Cyndi's Mom came to Lexington to help out while I was in Charleston with the movers.  The movers packed everything and headed to Lexington on May 20.  The unloaded everything in our house (that we closed on May 11) on May 21.  Cyndi and I then left for one of my best friend John's wedding in Midland, MI on the 26th.  Cyn and I were both in the wedding and what an awesome wedding it was!  Very special and screamed John and Jamie throughout the entire ceremony and reception.  Now the are off somewhere in the Caribbean.

Cyndi, Micaiah, and I are finally home and will be until we drive back to Charleston at the end of the month for his adoption finalization!

So I'm back to blogging and have some great thoughts and idears coming soon...so stay tuned!