That song is an oldie but a goodie. I remember cruising around to it while I was in high school but now those words hold such a different meaning.
On May 22, 2011 at 5:41pm my life forever changed....THE JOPLIN TORNADO!
Since that day.....we have had to find a new normal. The other night I was out with a good friend. We were having our weekly girls night chat. We began to talk about the tornado (big surprise if you are in this area) and we both were discussing what an impact the tornado has had on our life.....EVERY aspect of it. No we didn't lose our homes, our families were safe, but it still has had a lasting effect on our lives. Our jobs, our daily routines, our church, our friends, our housing situation, and the list goes on. Joplin is the only home I know. I was born here, raised here, and now after moving away for several years.....live here. This is where Richard and I plan to spend at least the next 5 years of our life as we prepare for God's next journey (I will have to explain that in another post). But now this home is in rubble.....and boy it is exhausting.
I know we will rebuild, we will be stronger but with that comes hard work, lots of patience, and a TON of prayer.
I am so grateful to all of the volunteer workers who have come and will continue to come. We truly are blessed.
God will take care of us and we will continue to create our new normal one day at a time. I am going to try to be better about blogging and documenting this journey! It is going to be one that God is going to use to grow us, shape us and mold us!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Update on life...
In my last post I promised that it wouldn't be 2 weeks before you heard from me again....and it wasn't....it was 3 weeks!!! Phew.....where has the time gone?
In the past 3 weeks we have done a lot....
Kyler and I made our first trip to Silver Dollar City. Richard wasn't able to go with us because we went during the week and he had to work. We had a great time and Kyler loved riding the roller coasters and various rides! He and his cousin, Bailee, are very adventurous and tried any ride we took them on! Love that I have a "thrill-seeking" child :)
We finished up our soccer season. I'm not gonna lie...I'm a bit happy about this. It will be nice to have our Saturday mornings back. Kyler enjoyed playing. He wasn't very aggressive and typically just followed the other kids around but he did manage to make one goal.....we are counting it....even if it was in the wrong goal!!
We celebrated Mother's Day! My boys were amazing. They first made me breakfast in bed....pancakes and then Richard got Ky all ready for church so I could take my time and enjoy getting ready in peace! After church we went to a mini-fair called Barnyard Days. I loved it! It was super hot but I got to do a little shopping. I got a few pieces of jewelry, a painting for my new classroom, and some homemade salsa (for those of you who don't know, I am a huge Mexican food fan). It was a great day to just enjoy with my family and to be pampered!
This past week I got to go up to the school, where I will be teaching, and look at my classroom. They also asked me to come show them where I wanted my SmartBoard. So excited that I get one in my room! For those of you who have no idea what a SmartBoard is...it is like a projector/whiteboard. You can hook it up the internet and use various website for teaching tools. You can also write on it (with special pens) as though it was a white board. It is a great resource to have in any classroom but since I will be teaching Math I feel like the sky is the limit with this tool! So excited!!!
We are still living with my mom....not ideal AT ALL....but we are praying about a few options right now and should know something within the next week or two. Hopefully we will be in our own place by June 1!
That about sums up our life in the past 3 weeks. We are all doing well and excited about what God has in store for us and our future!
Be blessed!
Love to you all~
Tiffany
In the past 3 weeks we have done a lot....
Kyler and I made our first trip to Silver Dollar City. Richard wasn't able to go with us because we went during the week and he had to work. We had a great time and Kyler loved riding the roller coasters and various rides! He and his cousin, Bailee, are very adventurous and tried any ride we took them on! Love that I have a "thrill-seeking" child :)
We finished up our soccer season. I'm not gonna lie...I'm a bit happy about this. It will be nice to have our Saturday mornings back. Kyler enjoyed playing. He wasn't very aggressive and typically just followed the other kids around but he did manage to make one goal.....we are counting it....even if it was in the wrong goal!!
We celebrated Mother's Day! My boys were amazing. They first made me breakfast in bed....pancakes and then Richard got Ky all ready for church so I could take my time and enjoy getting ready in peace! After church we went to a mini-fair called Barnyard Days. I loved it! It was super hot but I got to do a little shopping. I got a few pieces of jewelry, a painting for my new classroom, and some homemade salsa (for those of you who don't know, I am a huge Mexican food fan). It was a great day to just enjoy with my family and to be pampered!
This past week I got to go up to the school, where I will be teaching, and look at my classroom. They also asked me to come show them where I wanted my SmartBoard. So excited that I get one in my room! For those of you who have no idea what a SmartBoard is...it is like a projector/whiteboard. You can hook it up the internet and use various website for teaching tools. You can also write on it (with special pens) as though it was a white board. It is a great resource to have in any classroom but since I will be teaching Math I feel like the sky is the limit with this tool! So excited!!!
We are still living with my mom....not ideal AT ALL....but we are praying about a few options right now and should know something within the next week or two. Hopefully we will be in our own place by June 1!
That about sums up our life in the past 3 weeks. We are all doing well and excited about what God has in store for us and our future!
Be blessed!
Love to you all~
Tiffany
Monday, April 25, 2011
Exciting News....
I am so thankful that the auction is over....it was amazing and we were so blessed....but man it was A LOT of work! It took me 2 weeks just to recover :) ha ha!
So we have some exciting news to announce!
I (Tiffany) just accepted a 6th grade teaching position with Carl Junction Intermediate School. I am SOO excited!
This decision came with lots of prayers because on the day that I was offered this job, I was also offered 2 other teaching positions....so it came down to what would be the best "fit" for our family and CJ won! Teaching at CJ has always been a dream of mine. CJ is where I grew up and graduated. I always had hoped it would one day be in God's plan for me to return to CJ and teach....I just didn't realize it would be now!
Another perk to teaching at CJ is that Kyler will get to go to school with me each day! The school has a Pre-K and so I will get to walk him across the street and pick him up every day! What a HUGE blessing!
God has blessed us and we are so thankful!
I promise that it wont be another 2 weeks before you hear from me again.....
So we have some exciting news to announce!
I (Tiffany) just accepted a 6th grade teaching position with Carl Junction Intermediate School. I am SOO excited!
This decision came with lots of prayers because on the day that I was offered this job, I was also offered 2 other teaching positions....so it came down to what would be the best "fit" for our family and CJ won! Teaching at CJ has always been a dream of mine. CJ is where I grew up and graduated. I always had hoped it would one day be in God's plan for me to return to CJ and teach....I just didn't realize it would be now!
Another perk to teaching at CJ is that Kyler will get to go to school with me each day! The school has a Pre-K and so I will get to walk him across the street and pick him up every day! What a HUGE blessing!
God has blessed us and we are so thankful!
I promise that it wont be another 2 weeks before you hear from me again.....
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
DRUM ROLL PLEASE......
So many of you have been wanting to know.....HOW MUCH DID YOU MAKE??
The bids are in...the amounts are totaled....we are blessed!
Our goal for this auction was to raise $1,000. Raising $1,000 would be enough for us to complete our homestudy.
The GRAND TOTAL of all the bids is $1,058
God is so good and he ALWAYS provides!
Next step.....HOMESTUDY :)
The bids are in...the amounts are totaled....we are blessed!
Our goal for this auction was to raise $1,000. Raising $1,000 would be enough for us to complete our homestudy.
The GRAND TOTAL of all the bids is $1,058
God is so good and he ALWAYS provides!
Next step.....HOMESTUDY :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
It is finished....
Our Adoption Auction is closed!
Thank you to everyone who donated, placed a bid, prayed, etc! We are so blessed!
If you are a winner of a bid be watching for your email! The email will come with more detailed instructions!
I will post our grand total tomorrow!
Much Love to you ALL~and please continue to "follow" our blog as our journey to bring our baby girl home has just begun!
Tiffany
Thank you to everyone who donated, placed a bid, prayed, etc! We are so blessed!
If you are a winner of a bid be watching for your email! The email will come with more detailed instructions!
I will post our grand total tomorrow!
Much Love to you ALL~and please continue to "follow" our blog as our journey to bring our baby girl home has just begun!
Tiffany
Adoption Auction
It's {finally} here...our adoption auction to raise money to bring our little girl home from Taiwan!!
First of all, let me just say a big thank you to those of you who have been followers of this little blog in the last several months. Next, a big WELCOME to those of you who are visiting from another blog that you follow. And, last, but not least, I have to give a shout out to my amazing creative family, friends, and blog buddies who donated their goods to make this auction possible...THANK YOU!
So, on to the reason you are here...our Adoption Auction. I am SO excited for this auction! We have been given some amazing donations (mostly handmade!) from some great friends and from people who we've never even met! Here's how the auction will work:
1. Peruse the AWESOME items that are for sale during the auction (April 5, 2011 at midnight through April 11th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m, central standard time).
2. Find the items you would like to bid on and leave a comment* with your bid, name, and e-mail address. (Your bid on most items will include shipping from Missouri, so please keep that in mind as you place it! :))
3. If you win, I will send you an E-mail requesting payment for the item and/or information about your requests (if the item is custom-made). Upon receiving payment via check or paypal, I will ship the item to you!
That's it...super easy! And, every last penny that you spend will go directly into our adoption fund.
So, without further ado...the auction items! (Click on each item for it's bid page.) Happy shopping!!!
First of all, let me just say a big thank you to those of you who have been followers of this little blog in the last several months. Next, a big WELCOME to those of you who are visiting from another blog that you follow. And, last, but not least, I have to give a shout out to my amazing creative family, friends, and blog buddies who donated their goods to make this auction possible...THANK YOU!
So, on to the reason you are here...our Adoption Auction. I am SO excited for this auction! We have been given some amazing donations (mostly handmade!) from some great friends and from people who we've never even met! Here's how the auction will work:
1. Peruse the AWESOME items that are for sale during the auction (April 5, 2011 at midnight through April 11th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m, central standard time).
2. Find the items you would like to bid on and leave a comment* with your bid, name, and e-mail address. (Your bid on most items will include shipping from Missouri, so please keep that in mind as you place it! :))
3. If you win, I will send you an E-mail requesting payment for the item and/or information about your requests (if the item is custom-made). Upon receiving payment via check or paypal, I will ship the item to you!
That's it...super easy! And, every last penny that you spend will go directly into our adoption fund.
So, without further ado...the auction items! (Click on each item for it's bid page.) Happy shopping!!!
Clothing
Half Apron
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #1
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #2
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #3
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #1
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #2
Simply Love.....Taiwan T-shirt #3
Woman's Accessories
Camera Strap
Micah 6:8 Necklace
For Your Boy
Superhero Cape
Little Boy’s Tie
Micah 6:8 Necklace
For Your Boy
Superhero Cape
Little Boy’s Tie
Pink Newsboys Cap w/Flower
Artwork
Artwork
Thank you so much for bidding!
If you have any questions, concerns, or a link isn't working correctly please contact me immediately at tiffjett@hotmail.com
Love,
The Jett's
If you have any questions, concerns, or a link isn't working correctly please contact me immediately at tiffjett@hotmail.com
Love,
The Jett's
Simply Love....Adoption T-Shirt #3
Description
Simply Love....Taiwan.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Simply Love....Adoption T-Shirt #2
Description
Simply Love....Taiwan.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Simply Love....Adoption T-Shirt #1
Description
Simply Love....Taiwan.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Show your support of adoption in Taiwan. Sizes range from 2T-XXL. Adults shirts come available in black, white, brown, grey. Girls size comes in pink and brown; boys sizes come in brown.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Set of Magnets
Spring Floral Bow
Description
This bow is a great accessory to any outfit. The bow is made up of a variety of fun Spring flowers. The flowers are in light lime green, light purple, light pink, light orange, light aqua. Great for Easter!
Donated By
Tren-D-Tots Designs
Starting Bid
$3.00
Bright Animal Print Bow
Description
This bow is a great accessory to any outfit. The bow has a white back ground with large circles in a colored animal print. Colors are: Hot Pink, Lime Green, Teal/Aqua, and Fuchsia
Donated By
Tren-D-Tots Designs
Starting Bid
$3.00
Premier Designs Watch
Description
Adjustable silver Premier Designs Watch. This piece can be worn as a casual daily watch or dress up an outfit for a night out!
Donated By
Juli Williamson-Independent Distributor
Starting Bid
$40.00
(retails for $90.00)Custom Announcements or Invites
IMPACT
design & event planning
by hannah
Description
The winner of this bid will be able to select a custom made baby announcement, wedding shower invitation, baby shower invitation, or thank you card. The custom design will come on a CD so that you can print as many cards as you need.
Donated By
Hannah Montee
Starting Bid
$7.00
Worthy of the Prize Fit Band
Description
Chosen Child {Adoption Band}
This wristlet is a great way to keep track of your keys! Please make note that the band you are bidding on is just like the one in the top picture except the background is made with BLACK material.
Thirty-One Gift Card
Description
The winner of this bid will receive a $50 gift card towards any Thirty-One purchase made through the online catalog of Melanie.
Mini Birthday Paperbag Scrapbook #2
Mini Birthday Paperbag Scrapbook #1
Description
Save your memories with this creative Birthday Paperbag Scrapbook. The album can hold 7+ photos. (Each bag has two decorative inserts.)
Donated By
Irene Robinson
Starting Bid
$5.00
Jordan Essentials Everyday Collection
Description
Are you ready for some pampering? This collections offers your skin the much needed pampering it needs everyday!!!
Winner chooses scent. For available scents click here.
Includes: Lotion Bar, 4oz. Shea Butter Tube, 8oz. Salt Scrub, 9fl oz. Shower Gel, Soap Saver, and Unscented SPF 15 Lip Tube.
Are you ready for some pampering? This collections offers your skin the much needed pampering it needs everyday!!!
Winner chooses scent. For available scents click here.
Includes: Lotion Bar, 4oz. Shea Butter Tube, 8oz. Salt Scrub, 9fl oz. Shower Gel, Soap Saver, and Unscented SPF 15 Lip Tube.
Pampered Chef-Mango Wedger
Description
Cutting mangos is no longer a challenge! Our unique stainless blade design hugs pits as it slices mangos into four sections for more fruit and less waste. Includes ergonomic handles and protective storage cover. 7" overall length. Dishwasher-safe.
Donated By
Amber Davidson
Starting Bid
$10.00
Electric Blue/Green Apple Link iPhone/iPad Wrislet
Description
Carry your small electronic device in style with this Electric Blue & Green Apple Link iPhone/iPod Wrislet. Comes with velcro closure and back pocket for carrying your ID/Cash.(This fabric selection is exclusive to Adoption Auctions)
Donated By
Starting Bid
$12.00
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Paisley iPhone/iPod Wrislet
Description
Carry your small electronic device in style with this Paisley iPhone/iPod Wrislet. Comes with velcro closure and back pocket for carrying your ID/Cash.
Donated By
Starting Bid
$12.00
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Chocolate Swirl Push Pin Set
Description
These push pins are great for decorating up that boring cork board or adding a little pop to a bulletin board!
Donated By
Starting Bid
$7.00
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Summer Flower/Striped Push Pin Set
Description
These push pins are great for decorating up that boring cork board or adding a little pop to a bulletin board!
Donated By
Starting Bid
$7.00
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We're Better Together PDF
Description
This would make a wonderful prop for couple pictures, siblings, or friends! Also a great gift for newlyweds, or for yourself. Keep it as shown, or customize your print from the color chart below. You may change 4 colors: the moustache, lips, text and background.
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
Make do and Mend PDF
Description
"Make do and Mend"
Great motto to live by, no matter what your situation in life! Would look great in a craft room!
Choose from yellow or turquoise.
The dots around the turquoise are orange, and the dots around the yellow are gray.
"Make do and Mend"
Great motto to live by, no matter what your situation in life! Would look great in a craft room!
Choose from yellow or turquoise.
The dots around the turquoise are orange, and the dots around the yellow are gray.
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
You and Me PDF
Description
This would make a wonderful prop for couple pictures or friends! Also a great gift for newlyweds, or for yourself.
Keep it as shown, or customize your print from the color chart below. You may change 4 colors: the moustache, lips, text and background.
Keep it as shown, or customize your print from the color chart below. You may change 4 colors: the moustache, lips, text and background.
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
Sewing Machine PDF
Description
If you love to sew or know someone who does, then this is the print for you. This simply classy picture is perfect for any sewing room. You can choose the print as is or choose any back ground color from the color chart shown below. The sewing machine is a dark gray.
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
I Love to Sew PDF
Description
If you love to sew or know someone who does, then this is the print for you. Great combination of colors, perfect for any sewing room. Colors: Comes as is, or you can choose up to four colors from the color char below to rotate like the colors do in the current print!
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
Happy Camper PDF
Description
Vintage camper in turquoise, orange, and grey. This colors on this print cannot be customized.
Vintage camper in turquoise, orange, and grey. This colors on this print cannot be customized.
Comes to you by email as an 8x10 printable file. Winner can choose a jpeg file or a pdf file.
Donated By
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