"No one should have to learn or work in a hostile environment. Life these days is stressful enough outside work without the added stress of going to work. No one should dread going to work because they are wondering what they are going to get 'yelled' at for today. " Lorraine Overall RN

Lift Me Up Higher Than Eagles

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Let me soar o'er the pain and sorrow.
Let me soar o'er the anguish and tears.
Help me let go of my own dreams and disappointments.
Help me embrace all that is yours.

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Let me see all that you have for me.
Let me see your bigger plan.
In all of this, it was never my own.
Lord, you are the creator, on the throne.

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Lord, you are the way to overcome!
You are the means to have new life.
In me Lord please be glorified,
And please be higher than I!

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved. Jennifer Richardson

Changing Times

Well, it is amazing how things change. When your child is sick, you have to be there! Scott is looking for full-time work. Jennifer has gone back to school towards completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing to better care for the children with the possibility of earning her Nurse Practitioner's license in the future. Completing her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing also keeps the doors open in the future. We thank all the angels who have made this possible including the staff at University of Phoenix who have been there along the way.

For many years now, this has been our prayer

"This is our PRAYER, our HOPE, and our DREAM - to expand our family through ADOPTION, to make a difference in a child's life, and in our journey to glorify JESUS. Every child has a story, and Every child matters."

Well, God has indeed fulfilled that in our lives and continues to give us opportunities every day. We have a beautiful family, beautiful children who are growing and changing every day, and a Lord that loves us no matter what.

As we continue on this journey God has set for us, and as the journey changes, we pray the Lord will continue to use us to empower others.


God Bless You,
Jennifer

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole strength. And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart: And thou shalt tell them to thy children, and thou shalt meditate upon them sitting in thy house, and walking on thy journey, sleeping and rising.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. (DRA) [Public Domain]

the ADOPTION is FINALIZED !

The most exciting part of our week was Friday the 8th. We are happy to announce that the adoption of Joseph and Joshua has been FINALIZED ! The judge was very kind. They took us as the very first court case, so we did not have to wait. Our attorney was brilliant and filed a petition for both boys to be designated special needs by the court, which the judge GRANTED ! This means we won't have any tax liability at least next year. Every little bit helps. It was very nice. The court even took pictures for us. What a GREAT gift for Mother's Day !

Earlier this week, we had our third flat tire. I think that is about 3 within a week or so of each other. Uggggh! We called AAA because we could not for the life of us get one of the lugnuts off. AAA said they could not get it off either and towed the car to Pep Boys who refused to loosen ONE single lugnut. No, they wanted to charge us $80.00. We absolutely had no $80.00 to be found. So, we had a long day of trying to get the lugnut loose ourselves. Finally, they loosened it for us after a lot of pleading with the manager to have some mercy. By then, we had five hungry cranky thirsty kids. AND, it was on Michael's birthday. Well, needless to say, we were glad to finally get home on the spare. What a day !

Healthwise, all the kids are doing okay. Shawna and Joshua are healthy. Gabriela is making progress. Joseph and Michael are hanging in there, not too bad.


Please continue to pray for us , and Happy Mother's Day to all you moms.

May God Bless Your Journey,
The Richardson’s
Scott, Jennifer, Michael, Gabriela, Joseph, Joshua, and Shawna
3 dogs, Apricot, Chip and Kojo, 3 fish and 1 frog
We are blessed and favored says the Lord !

DONATIONS are accepted at all of our sites.
Every child has a story, and every child matters.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and Thank you for giving a child "Hope for the Heart".

Our school Academy of the Possible is officially open, Where Every Child Matters and Every Child Has a Story. Please visit our website at www.academyofthepossible.com and take a look. We are always open to comments and critiques to help us grow. We are praying towards incorporating and choosing officers for our school. Please join us in prayer that the Lord leads us to the right people. We are looking for partners in our vision, and waiting for God’s provision and blessings for resources to grow. We expect to be able to add daycare services, CPR and First Aid classes this year to our list of courses. I also recently completed CA Child Care CPR and First Aid certification. Growing a business is often about celebrating the small victories.

SHOP at www.shop.richardsonstudios.com
We have new pieces of art for sale at our online store. Please stop by ! Take a look !
Our featured piece is an Acrylic painting of Christ. I really enjoyed painting it, and just love the uniqueness of this painting. I hope you do as well. The original is for sale now, and reproductions are also available.

DONATIONS are always welcome at our website at www.richardsonstudios.com, or at our blog at www.richardsosntudios.blogspot.com. We have many children who need it. Check out our featured child’s story – Isaac !

Our Business:
Richardson Studios - www.richardsonstudios.com – Resources for Special Needs Children & their Families.

Our Store: www.shop.richardsonstudios.com – Wonderful Artwork & items to Support Special Needs.

Our Blog: www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com - Touching Stories & News about our Family.
Our School: Academy of the Possible - www.academyofthepossible.com - kids – NOW OPEN.

For any parent with a special needs child, adopted, biological or caretaker, you are welcome to apply to join our yahoo group. Just go to www.groups.yahoo.com and type in academyofthepossible. We are a support system for parents and loved ones of these wonderful kids. Or click http://groups.yahoo.com/group/academyofthepossible/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1

Mother's Day - May 10, 2009

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MOM'S OUT THERE !

If you are looking for a belated Mother's Day gift, check out our store at www.shop.richardsonstudios.com

God Bless You !
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com

Psalm 34:19 (KJV),

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.