Where to begin...the past six months have been amazing. We have gone through the feelings of excitement, fear, exhaustion, joy, sadness, denial, emptiness, and finally peace. After reflecting back on God's precious two gifts that he entrusted us with, we feel honored that God chose us to care for them during this time in their lives. As a result, Sebastian has developed a routine prayer life that can't be shaken. He loves church and soon will grow to love the Lord. Lilith has felt a mother's embrace and a father's protection for six important months of her life. Their mother (Chelsea) has opened her eyes to spiritual things and is curious to know what goes on at church that excites her son so much. She also gained a new friend in Meredith. So what have we gained...the importance of obeying God and trusting him despite what we think we can or can't do. We also feel blessed to have family and friends who are faithful to encourage and support us. Also, in the middle of it all God answered our prayers for a little baby of our own.
Presently the children have gone to live with their aunt while their mother continues to rehabilitate. We are fortunate that the family wants us to continue to be involved in their lives. We communicate weekly by email and telephone. We also will get to see them from time to time on weekends and on special occasions. We are adjusting to the quietness of our home but eagerly await a screaming baby boy in April.
Sebastian at his 5th Birthday party with his friend Robin.
Lilith is a cutie.
6 comments:
Fabulous site, fabulous post, fabulous Bufkins!!!
Dang! That Bufkin's a good daddy! Big head and all.
So when's the third J.B. going to start up a blog?
Hey, I finally pried my picture from Austin's grubby fingers. Thanks. Ya'll are great, gotta love a Bufkin. Louisiana is less because of ya'lls absence.
Sanks Bufkin...Jason Bufkin...I think you two have the "big head". By the way my calculator team placed 2nd this past weekend. We have a motto..."if we can't crunch the numbers then we will crunch your face". The motto is chanted in an encouraging and uplifting way.
Yea, we've been thinking a/b getting you a shirt from randomshirts.com that says:
Calculator
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Watch
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Fun
Oh gosh!!! I love your teams motto, Justin. I am sure your calculator team is by far the coolest one in the metroplex!!
I hope you and Mer have a great time in Boston!! Thanks again for the birthday celebration, you two are the best.
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