Here they are. The beautiful recital girls. Stevey Joy tap danced to "ain't nobody hear but us chickens", and did ballet to "catch a falling star and put it in your pocket"...while Shaoey ballet danced to "shadowfeet". It was a beautiful night. Stevey Joy earned her 3 year trophy! We had a wonderful night, while still....missing our heavenly ballet dancer...Maria
He Will Make All Things New,
Mary Beth
He Will Make All Things New,
Mary Beth
You are blessed with these kids. Take care of them carefully.
Posted by: arizona dui lawyers | December 07, 2011 at 09:30 AM
How sweet =)
I wanted to share with you, Mary Beth, yesterday I took one of my classes on a field trip to the zoo. At one point, we were looking at the elephants. After taking a picture of them, I looked down and saw a litte ladybug sitting on the post right in front of me. I immediately thought of your Maria. When I went to get my camera ready to take a snapshot of the ladybug to send to you, it spread its wings and flew away. Did she like the elephants at the zoo? Praying for you as you daily walk through this trial.
Love in Jesus,
Kim
Posted by: Kim Doolittle | June 06, 2009 at 08:34 PM
they are so beautiful!!
Posted by: andrea | June 06, 2009 at 03:29 PM
The girls look so adorable! I just want you to know that I pray my kids turn out like yours. You have absolutely beautiful children, inside and out... I'm praying for your family every day I hear a S.C.C. song, which is everyday.
Posted by: Jenn | June 05, 2009 at 08:47 PM
I love the pictures and love hearing how the Lord continues to sustain you all in your sorrow as well as in your trusting hearts. I weep for you all everytime I visit as well and wish I could wrap my arms around you all every time I come to your website to see how you all are holding up. I can't hear Cinderella without crying, and my husband can't endure it at all. You will never know on this side of eternity the ways you have impacted my heart....from the adoption of our daughter from Kazakhstan to learning to rest in His love more. Thank you for your transparency. May the Lord continue to strengthen you daily, sister.
Posted by: Beckie | June 05, 2009 at 04:49 PM
How beautiful. The girls look like porcealin dolls! Know that your special angel is always in your hearts and waiting for the day when you can all be together again! For now, continue to enjoy these special days here on earth! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Chelsea's Mom | June 05, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Hi Mary Beth,
I have started to leave you a comment so many times but have never really known what to say. You and your family have been in my prayers so many times over the last year. You don't know me, and we'll probably never meet (here, anyway!) but your family has had a profound impact on my life. Steven's music has been a part of my life for many years, helping me to fix my eyes on the Lord in difficult times. My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting from Korea, and it was through hearing interviews with you and Steven and reading things you had written about your journey to adoption that the Lord helped us to overcome our fears and questions and to actually start the process. We are now getting closer to having our little one in our arms, and I am so thankful that He has brought us here! Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that even though you don't know me, you have touched my life, and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Blessings,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Hunt | June 05, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Mary Beth,
We are so happy to see beautiful smiles in these recital pictures of Shaoey and Stevey Joy.
Our Lord Jesus will one day have a Grand Reunion Banquest for your family with little Maria. The most awaited day which definitely worth the wait!
Fervently praying for you all....God SEEs and Hears all our cries.
Love and Prayers.
"Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true."
~ Joshua 21:45
Posted by: Joseph and Karen | June 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM
how wonderful, and thank you for sharing! I started dancing when I was 3 and loved it, except for getting stage fright at recitals! The girls look like natural performers. must've inherited something... ;-)
so picture perfect, yet noticably incomplete. continuing on in prayer for your dear family.
rest in Him who redeems and transforms, renews and restores!
millie
Posted by: yogamama | June 05, 2009 at 05:40 AM
Mary Beth,
Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. Your girls are beautiful!
Please know that our prayers for your family will never end. Never is a word many say not to use, but I mean that. I trust that God will use prayers to sustain you and your family.
May God continue to give you blessings that only He can give.
Michele
Posted by: Michele Kelly | June 04, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Absolutely precious!!! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for "doing life" and hanging in there on the best and hardest of days. God is faithful and we have a beautiful cloud of witnesses cheering us on, and dancing!!!
Love and Hugs,
Rebecca W.
SC
Posted by: Rebecca Whalen | June 04, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Beautiful girls and beautiful pictures! Congrats to Shaoey on 3 years. :) I was a Ukrainian dancer for 12 years and taught the pre-school class for another three - LOVED the final performances. There was always something magical about the house lights dimming and the music beginning, as you stood on stage, waiting.
Posted by: Dana | June 03, 2009 at 08:02 PM
They look beautiful!
My granddaughter will be having her recital on the 13th and we are looking forward to it. She will do her ballet to "Stupid Cupid" and tap to "Rockin Robin". Her dance teacher always does a daddy/daughter dance at the end. They look so sweet when they dance.
Posted by: Paisley | June 03, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Such beautiful photos of your family!! I love the dress up feel of recitals! We sing All Things New every single night to our adopted daughter because it is a promise we cling to as we comfort her hurting heart.
Posted by: Tricia | June 03, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I love the pictures. Stevey Joy & Shoey are so beautiful.
All Things New... the most beautiful promise we have. We keep loving & praying for you all.
Posted by: Kelly Burton | June 03, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Just beautiful! They look like princesses!!! Happy Wednesday!
Posted by: Kelly | June 03, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Such beautiful pictures of your girls :)
Posted by: Michelle | June 03, 2009 at 09:28 AM
While I never like how much make-up they put on little girls during recitals, your girls are such cute kids! :) I know that when you're sick, it just makes everything seem crummier, so I just pray for your physical healing and continued strength for all of you until you see Maria again.
Posted by: Kim | June 03, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Great beautiful pictures Mary Beth. Once again THANK YOU for letting us in on your life. Congratulations to the girls, they are beautiful.
Remember Mary Beth, Maria is dancing her heart out!!!! for the KING!!!
Continuing to pray for you and your family...
Georgia in NO MI
Posted by: Georgia Boone | June 03, 2009 at 08:36 AM
They are beautiful!
Posted by: Laura Miller | June 03, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful girls.
Beautiful families.
Beautiful hearts.
Posted by: Sandy Brennan | June 03, 2009 at 08:08 AM
He WIll make all things new.....& we praise His name for that! How badly we all need that, don't we?
Love the pics......& so glad you were able to enjoy your evening, in spite of the pain I'm sure it brought, too!
COntinuing to pray!
Posted by: Kim D. | June 03, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful girls! God Bless You ALL!
Posted by: Nancy | June 03, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Oh my goodness! Those girls are simply breath-taking! What a great picture of them with you and Steven also......way to go, girls!
Posted by: Debbie from Ohio | June 03, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Beautiful!!! I know how proud you are and you should be. You are blessed with a wonderful family...and a very special angel in heaven. Praying for you everyday.
Posted by: Mindy | June 03, 2009 at 07:20 AM