Deciphering the blog name and an update

So, there has been some questions as to why we named our blog "For the Bairns." Those of you who know me well, know that I LOVE words. I do realize that not everyone finds reading the dictionary, page by page, or playing a game entirely based on the etymology of words and expressions fun. (but there are some of us who find these things delightful!) Bairns simply means children. So, the blog really is "for the children." The term bairn has it's roots in Scotland and Northern England.

Why did we pick it?  The story is a bit long... Last fall I opened an etsy shop. At that time, we were sure we wanted to adopt, but we hadn't even applied yet. I had started making things for friends and family members who were having babies and thought that maybe I could sell some of these same items to help fund our adoption. (humorously, I have sold a lot more by word of mouth than on etsy... but I digress.) The shop needed a name. I was primarily making items for children, and saving my earnings to help fund our future adoption....so those factors along with the aforementioned love of words brought about the "For the Bairns" shop. When we started the blog it just seemed fitting to continue the theme.  We want this blog to be a tangible memory for us and "for the children" of the way the Lord brought them into our family. The question that follows why is usually "how do you say bairn?" It is said pretty much how it looks -- think bear with a "n" sound after it. So, there is the unraveled mystery!

Update

We were notified last week that our profile book had been approved. We promptly ordered  and sent it to the adoption agency. It arrived at American World earlier this week. So, we are officially entering the adoption pool. As you think of it, we'd appreciate your prayers for grace as we patiently wait for the Lord to bring a child into our home. I have spent sometime this week reading other adoption blogs and reminding myself that the wait can be long and bumpy.  I tend to be overly optimistic at times and expect life to just be smooth sailing. It is these times that I am particularly thankful that the Lord gave me Kyle, who kindly helps me keep a foot or two firmly planted in reality! I have recently been meditating on Psalm 145:17. The Lord's kindness and righteousness continually overwhelm and amaze me.

Psalm 145:17

The Lord is righteous in all his ways,

and kind in all his works.

CeAnn