Friday, September 14, 2007

Bon Fet Katouche

Jonas -


I know I talked to you on the phone today. It was so great to hear your little voice say "I love you papa Tob." I miss you so much little buddy, and I am sorry I was not with you today to celebrate your birthday. I pray that you had a great party, and I am so excited that this will be the last birthday we will be apart. You are growing up so quickly, and I am so blessed by, even at 3 yrs old what a brilliant servant heart you have. My handsome little man, bright eyed and full of joy. God has an amazing plan for you. Know how very much I miss you, how much I love you! Happy Birthday!!!!!
I Love You!!
"Papa Tob"

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Check It Out!!

Hello Sports Fans!!!







I come from a family that likes to collect "stuff", and well when it all comes down to it getting my little man, and Ellie Bellie home come before my stuff. So I have a few items that I am selling and thought I'd let you all know just in case you have a friend or family member that might be interested. All three pieces are autographed by the player and come with certificates. So here are the items and what I am asking:
Larry Bird - Game Worn - Framed Celtics Jeresy - $600
Dan Marino - Miami Dolphins Helmet - $700
Joe Dimaggio - Baseball - $800

So please feel free to pass the word and direct any questions to me : toddaburnett@yahoo.com



Friday, July 06, 2007

Weeds


God's kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat and slipped away before dawn. When the first green shoots appeared and the grain began to form, the thistles showed up too.

The farmhands came to the farmer and said Master, that was clean seed you planted, wasn't it?
Where did the thistles come from?
He answered, some enemy did this.

The farmhands asked, Should we weed out the thistles?

He said, No, if you weed the thistles, you'll pull up the wheat, too.
Let them grow together until harvest time.
Then I'll instruct the harvesters to pull up the thistles and tie them in bundles for the fire, then gather the wheat and put it in the barn.
Matthew 13:24-30 The Message
There have been things as of recent days that have truly grieved my spirit.
I have been praying that God would give me His words to express an issue I believed needs to be addressed, and today while reading through some parables of Jesus I came across the one about weeds.
You see I feel as though the enemy has been sowing thistles through the wheat of our adoptions for the past couple of days.
I think that in our humanness we allow ourselves to get distracted by the thistles, instead of focusing on the harvest that will come.
I pray that as we continue on this leg of our journey through life, and our children come home, that we will simply let the weeds do their thing and stay firmly fixed on the harvest that WILL come as promised by the One and Only who is faithful to complete it.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Amazed Again.......


One thing of the many things that always amazes me about the people of Haiti is their brilliant talent to paint. The detail, the depth, the beauty that they convey through their art leaves me breathless and teary eyed at times.... and this week was one of those amazing moments. My beautiful and creative wife had planned a surprise for me for fathers day. While on here trip to Haiti in April she had commissioned a painting be done of Jonas based on a photo I had taken of him in December when I was there. Words can't begin to express all the emotion that I had when I received this brilliant painting of my son, and the thoughtfulness and love of my wife. So I had to share it with you all. The original photo, and the beautiful watercolor painting created through the eyes of a Haitian boy by the name of Emilson. Thank you for giving of your time and gift, and Thank you to all who help make this possible You truly are a blessing to us!!




Sunday, June 17, 2007

Fathers Day...

All day long people have been wishing me a Happy Fathers Day. My Dad came and took Me and my brother Troy to lunch for Fathers Day. Kristina and the girls gave me gifts, and cards for Fathers Day. BUT.... there are 5 VERY Amazing things that without them this day would not have been possible... you see without Gods blessing of my 5 AMAZING children I would not get to celebrate this day as a father.... Thank you Jessica, Megan, Lillie, Jonas and Ellie for being the very reason I get to enjoy this day as a Father....Daddy....Papa. I love you all!! Next year we will ALL celebrate it together!!



Monday, June 11, 2007

I miss you my son.....





Jonas-

As I sat here tonight I was reading comments on Mommy's blog and I ran across a comment Carsen left. It said this:
Carsen said...
Hey Kristina! I just wanted to tell you that your kids are precious! When I saw Jonas for the first time, I said how are you? He answered, "When is papa Todd coming?" He misses his Daddy! Ellie has become my little shadow. She is happy and gentle. Quite the pair you've got!


I miss you too Katouche - terribly I miss you. There is not a moment that goes by that you are not in my thoughts and Prayers. Every time a see a new picture you seem to have grown so much. I can't wait to come and get you, to hold you, and bring you home to be with Mommy, me and your sisters. I can't wait for the day that the seven of us have everyday together. You, me, mommy, Jessica, Megan, Lillie, and Ellie. I know it must seem like a long time since I have been there because I know how long it has been for me. I love you so much Jonas! You are an amazing little boy, and I know that God has a brilliant plan for your life. Even though I am not there at this moment please know that you are in every beat my heart takes and we have a life time a father son moments to enjoy.... I will come soon buddy.... I promise.... Daddy Loves you!!! Catch my my hugs.


Love

Daddy


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Sunday, May 27, 2007

I Love Ice Cream!!



Ice Cream Anyone?