Please Pick Me, God.

My name is Sarah Faith and this is the story of how my life began.

I was told Ihad perfect little fingers and ten tiny toes and that someday I would be chosen to have parents of my own. I felt very special because the Angels made it very clear, That I was God's child and my life with a family was very near.

I waited patiently as I watched the other babies go. Emma went to England, and Jackson to the United States, Kendall to the Ukraine, " oh there must be some mistake!"

Why was I still waiting while the others went away? When would I get my chance, when would it be my day? God came and scooped me up in his strong but gentle hands, "My child I will hold you close and tell you of my plan."

He took me to a cloud where I could see down below and he pointed to a woman that I did not know. She looked kind and beautiful but just a little sad and God told me that I was her gift and someday I would make her glad.

"You see my child as you wait; someone else is waiting for you. Praying hard and preparing for the things I plan to do."

As the woman walked she saw children out at play. She longed for God to give her one so her life could be that way. A great mother she would be, loving a child unconditionally. But she knew it wasn't up to her. It was all in Gods plan. Perfect timing and the perfect child were all in Gods hand.

I looked up at God and said, "I could be her child. I could be the one to play, the one to make her smile." "I thought that you might say that, that's why I have chosen you. Now you know while you wait, a family is waiting for you. So don't be sad when you see the other babies go, because now you know I have the perfect parents waiting down below.

It took awhile and I got real tired so a nap I did take. And when I woke I saw a smile, I wasn't sure I was really awake. She held my hand and looked at me with gleaming eyes, "I've waited so long for you, so glad you have arrived."

I squint my eyes trying to see her better and by her side I saw a man. "Could this be my new father in the story God had planned?" He kissed my new mothers head and then came down to me. "You are perfect in everyway, welcome to our family."

Lance's T-Ball Tryouts

Proverbs 12:25

"An anxious heart weighs a mand down, but a kind word cheers him up."

T-ball tryouts, today was the day.

Lance and his buddy Joey were off to the park to play.

Both boys had gone to all the practices and had a lot of fun.

But today they would find out what team they were on and they hoped they would make the same one.

As they got to the ball park they could hear the kids shout.

The list of teams was posted on the dirty green dugout.

With black cleats and a baseball cap, Lance felt like a real baseball player.

He ran as fast as he could to see if he and Joey would be playing together.

Lance's heart sank as he looked at the list of teams.

He shut his eyes hoping this was just a bad dream.

As he opened his eyes he knew it was true.

Not playing with his best friend Joey, what was he to do?

Lance made the little Sluggers and they got to wear blue.

And Joey made the Pirates who wore red and growled too.

This was Lance's first practice without his best friend.

He couldn't wait for this whole day to end.

Lance didn't know a single person and was feeling quite alone.

He stared up in the clear blue sky and wished he could just go home.

The coach divided up the kids to hit, field, and run and noticed Lance down on the bench looking like he was having no fun.

"Hello young man my name is Steve, is everything okay? You look a little down, are you having a rough day?"

Lance shrugged his shoulders, lifted his head and said, "I don't know anyone here."

Coach Steve sat down and assured him there was no reason to fear.

"Do you know the story of Daniel and the lions den?

Daniel was scared and all alone but God was his best friend.

God sent Angels to shut the lions mouth,

and by morning he was still alive and the king helped pull him out."

So even though Daniel felt all alone,

God brought him friends who kept him safe until he got back home.

God can do the same for you. He will help bring you a friend or two.

There are many kids on this team who might like to be your friend. And I bet if you go out and play you will meet one of them.

Just then a ball rolled up to Lance's feet.

A little girl with brown pigtails came running up to meet.

"Hi, I'm Addysen Drew. I've never been on a team before, is this your first time too?

Lance gave a little smile and said, "Yes, that is true, let's play catch, you go back far and I'll throw the ball to you."

The rest of practice was a lot of fun.

Running bases and laughing a ton.

Lance was glad that God helped him make new friends, and he couldn't wait for the next practice to see them all again.

Eternal Hope

My heart is often breaking,
As the lives around me are shaking.
Unsure of the unknown.
Which way will our lives be blown?

Trying to stay faithful,
To the one who makes me able.
To cry a few tears,
Ridding my fears,
Helping me clear the unknown.

Letting go of my worries,
Being filled with the glories,
Holding onto the stories,
Of knowing God is in control.

Families are a blessing.
The best gift you could ever get me.
But sometimes gifts get old or brake.
Mine no longer, yours to take.

Not easy to let go.
But in peace I'll always know.
You will fix the old and broken,
And wait together with gates wide open.

To greet me in the air,
Showing me that their there.
Fixed and made brand new,
Waving and smiling with you.

Knowing my story will end this way,
Gives me the ability to live each day,
Filled with the hope that will always stay,
Hopefully a smile to others along the way.

Lance's Scary Sleepover

Isaiah 66:13

As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.

It had been a rainy day and Lance really wanted to go out and play.

Wishing the rain would go away Lance knelt down and tried to pray.

"Please God take the rain away so I can go play with my friends today."

The rain didn't stop and the sun didn't come out, but the phone rang and on the other end he could hear his friend shout. " Could Lance come stay the night? Would that be alright?"

Lance had never spent the night anywhere but at that point he didn't care.

He just wanted something to do, somewhere to play for an hour or two.

His mom packed his pajamas, toothbrush, and pillow.

And as they pulled out the drive his little brother waved out the window.

Lance and Kyle were best buds and had tons of fun playing together.

Tonight would be no different. They would be best of friends forever.

The boys spent the afternoon building forts all around, there was no place left to sit, all the cushions were on the ground.

From building forts to painting and on to movie time,

it was getting dark and Lance realized he wasn't sure he was fine.

He'd never stayed the night alone, without his family, on his own.

This was becoming a scary sleepover and Lance wanted it to be over.

He wished he'd stayed home with his little brother and waited until he was older.

Who would sing him night time songs and kiss him on his head? Who would pray for his good night sleep and thank God for his bed?

Then again where would he sleep, he didn't have a bed there.

Would he have to sleep on the floor next to Larry the Labrador?

Would he have to sleep in a room all by himself? Watching scary shadows on the wall, hearing creepy noises down the hall?

To his surprise Kyle's dad pulled out sleeping bags. They were going to camp out on the floor. This was cool because he'd done that before.

Lance got to call his mom and dad and was able to say goodnight. They blew him kisses over the phone and said he'd be alright.

He got a sip of water and Kyle's mom said a prayer. She thanked God for friends and family and that Lance was able to stay there.

Lance shut his eyes and realized that staying the night wasn't so bad.

He thought about what he did that day and all the fun he had.

He learned that going away wasn't much different than staying home,

and that with good friends and family he would never be alone.

Lance's Daring Dive

Joshua 1:9

"...be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Lance was so excited because summer had arrived.
It was the first time he would take a chance at trying his daring dive.

Last year he had seen the boys doing their cool tricks.
From triple flips to cannon balls to straight pencil sticks.


But back then he felt to little and even a little scared.
So he just stayed at the poolside and just watched and sat and stared.


Today would be the day he'd show everybody there,
that he was no longer a little boy and that he wasn't even scared.

He went and found his towel and packed his floaties to.
He practiced diving off the couch. It seemed like the right thing to do.


He told his little brother, "Watch and I'll show you how."
To jump up high and be real brave, "see I can do it now!"


Practice time was over. Mom had the car all packed.
It was time for him to go. He would soon show them his new act.


As they got closer to the pool, Lance got nervous inside.
"Could I still be brave enough to try my daring dive?"


When they got to the pool, his mom covered him in sunscreen and put his floaties on.
The time had come for him to get in, but his fears had come but not gone.


His mom could tell that he was worried and tried to ease his fears.
She told him that God loved him and would always be right here.

She said God could give him the strenght to be calm and brave.
And he could try that daring dive he thought of and craved.


So Lance walked to the diving board and took a real deep breath.
He looked around and prayed to God and took that first big step.


He walked to the end of the diving board and looked over the edge.
His heart pounding inside, but he could still hear what his mom had said.


Lance got the courage to start jumping up and down.
And like Superman he went up with one leap and bound.


His Daring Dive, he was doing it! He was in mid-air!
Not the smoothest thing you'd ever seen but Lance didn't care.


He'd conquered his fear and felt like man of the year, and went to go try it again.

Lance's Big Boy Bike

Isaiah 41:10

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."

It was a sunny saturday morning and all the kids on the block were out.

They were playing with their bikes and toys, you could hear them laugh and shout.

Kyle was on the bike he got for his birthday when he turned six.

And Raegan had her hula hoop, she liked to dance and twist.

Lance was almost out the door before her heard his mother shout.

"Don't forget your helmet and pads, you know you can't ride without."

So he grabbed up his gear and out the door he flew.

To ride his bike and play with all the local kids he knew.

He rode up and down the sidewalk feeling confidant with his skills.

So he went back home to his dads garage to try and find his drills.

He was trying to take his training wheels off when his dad walked in the door.

"Are you sure son that you're ready for this? You know your only four."

Lance got up and stood real tall and said, "I'm strong enough."

So his dad took off his training wheels and said, "Boy it might be tough."

Lance was sitting on top the seat, ready and raring to go down the street.

His helmet on his head and pads in there place. He felt like he was about to star in his first bicycle race.

His dad stood close behind him and gave a little push.

Pedaling fast by himself he ran into a bush.

Crying and upset Lance said, "This is just to hard!"

"I'm done with riding my big boy bike; I'm going back to our yard!"

Lance's father helped him up and brushed off all the leaves.

He encouraged him to get back on and said, "It'll be okay you'll see."

He told him there are times in life when we'd fall and get knocked down.

But with Gods help and by our side he'd keep us off the ground.

He told him God was our father too and didn't like to see us sad.

And that he'd try to stay real close and help to make us glad.

Lance wiped his tears and hugged his dad and said, "I'll get back on."

"I'll show you and God that I can be very strong."

Little did he know how hard it would be to ride a big boy bike.

But his dad promised to not let go until the time was right.

They practiced most the day until his father heard Lance say, "Let go dad, I got it now, I will be okay."

So his father let go but stayed close beside, only an arms length away.

Just like our father up above, real close is where he'll stay.

Lance Goes to the Dentist

1 Corinthians 6:19

"Do you not know that your body is a temple?...Therefore honor God with your body."

Mom said I had to go to the dentist so they could clean my teeth.
But I thought my teeth were fine, they looked clean enough to me.

Hiding didn't work and saying I'd brush my teeth everyday.
Didn't make mom and dad change their mind. To the dentist, I was on my way.

On the way into the office I saw pictures down the hall.
My friends Kyle and Joey had made the, " NO CAVITIES" wall.

We only waited a minute until the teeth cleaning lady called my name.
I was wishing I were somewhere else, maybe a baseball game.

She took me back to a really big chair and showed me where to sit.
I climbed up and got real quiet but I didn't throw a fit.

She got out a funny looking camera and asked me to open my mouth.
She was going to take pictures of my teeth, "thats like pictures from the inside out."

As neat as that sounded my mouth stayed shut.
No bribing or coaxing was going to get me to open up.

Dad came up next to me and said, "Lance it'll be alright."

"Will you please open your mouth big, like the funny faces we make at night?"

I started to relax and opened up so she could see inside.
She turned on a bright light and started counting, "one, two, three, four, five."

Yep, I had all my teeth and now she was going to clean them.
There were a gazillion flavors of polish and she was going to let me choose one.

In about five minutes my teeth were sparkly white.
And now we had to wait for the dentist to come in and make sure they were alright.

She flossed my teeth with a little piece of string.
It looked like a mini version of the wire papa used for fishing.

I got a new green toothbrush because greens my favorite color.
And I got to pick a blue one to give to my little brother.

She even had a prize box with lots of little toys.
Bracelets, stickers, and key chains. Stuff for girls and boys.

The dentist checked my teeth and said they looked okay.
Now I could take my picture that would go up in the hallway.

Mom said God gave us our teeth and were suppose to brush.
Always making sure to get the back, and never ever rush.

So I will brush them everyday to make sure the cavities stay far away.