When I was a freshman in college - right before Christmas break, I think - my dear friend Bubba asked me if I wanted to go home to Tupelo with him. I can’t remember why he was making the trip, but I’m sure it had something to do with needing to wash clothes or wanting a home-cooked meal or praying that his daddy would slip him a little extra cash.
Odds are it was that last thing.
That trip to Tupelo was the first time I met Bubba’s family, and I fell in love with them the second that I met them. They are wonderful people, and Bubba’s precious mama has the best Southern accent in the whole world (no kidding: she could win prizes for it). Even though I don’t get to see them very often, I have never stopped adoring them.
Bubba’s sister Heather was all of 16 when I met her that December, and I can still see her walking through their den wearing a pullover sweater, a plaid skirt, and a big ole bow in her hair.
So basically, you know, what I was wearing.
Heather’s all grown up now - happily married with three beautiful children - and a few months ago she started a blog, Home With Heather. Even though Bubba has always been great about keeping me posted on Heather’s life, it’s been fun to read a first-hand account what her sweet family is up to.
For the last few weeks Heather has been writing about their adoption journey, and knowing that so many of you are in a similar place, I thought you might enjoy reading her family’s incredible story. It’s such a sweet testimony to God’s provision and how intricately He weaves together the details of our lives.
You can start with part one here and find the other installments listed in Heather’s sidebar.
And just FYI: you may want to take a tissue - or eight - with you.
Enjoy, y’all.
Fran says:
As soon as I saw the name “Bubba” I knew I’d like these people and I haven’t even gone over to their site…but, I am. I love knowing the history before I even read it.
Also, isn’t it amazing God’s handy work when He threads so many things together in daily life?!!
Have a great day Boomama!
October 1st, 2007 at 11:05 am
Ashleigh says:
I clicked on Heather’s name last week from one of her comments here, and instantly fell in love with her. :) I left a comment on one of her adoption posts and loved her even more when I got an email right back… what a sweet thing she seems to be. She was already my newest blogroll add.
October 1st, 2007 at 11:38 am
Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven says:
i just ran over and was reading around and noticed that she also has some yummy delish sounding recipes!
blessings,
Karla
October 1st, 2007 at 11:41 am
Rhonda says:
Thanks for the link. My husband and I just brought home two more daughters from Ethiopia this past summer. Always love to read about the journey others have had.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:13 pm
creative-type dad says:
I need a friend named “Bubba” that would be cool.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Susan says:
They sound like great people! Its always a blessing to be around good-tempered folk, and a fun accent just adds to it all :-D
Susan :)
October 1st, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Heather says:
I’m so deeply touched (and honored) that you’ve written a post about my family on your blog. I truly appreciate that more than you can possibly know. One of my greatest desires is that others will see the joy of adoption, and if God is leading them in that direction, they will push forward! It’s certainly been a blessing to our family!
My Mom will be tickled when she reads about her Southern accent….as I’ve always said, she is a true “steel magnolia.”
I, too, remember that day when you came to our home with “Bubba.” I thought you were one of the kindest and FUNNIEST souls I’d ever met. And you & I were most definitely kindred bow-head sisters!!!
G. received a precious gift from God when He sent you his way. (I’m singing the Watermark song, “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” as I type this, and dedicating it to you from Grant. (I know he’d appreciate me sending out songs of dedication in his name.) I still adore you, too, and wish I could see more of you. Thanks, again, dear friend, for your sweet, sweet words. We certainly give God all the glory for the work He’s done and continues to do in and through our family.
Much love,
Heather
October 1st, 2007 at 2:17 pm
(((((HUGS))))) sandi says:
Goin’ to check it out~thanks for the heads up! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
October 1st, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Elizabeth says:
Just got back from signing the final papers TODAY for the adoption daughter!!!
Thanks for the link - I will check out her blog ASAP!
October 1st, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Stephanie says:
You were SO right about those tissues!!!
October 1st, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Kelly says:
Boomama - I have a little treat for you over on my blog - you’ll have to check it out! :-)
October 1st, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Overwhelmed With Joy! says:
I stopped over and read Heather’s adoption story…absolutely beautiful! Is her third child also adopted I wonder?
It’s amazing to see the differences and yet the similarities too between our first adoption journey (leading to Snuggle Bug) through a private domestic adoption and her experiences with adopting through Russia.
Very cool!
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
fully operational battle station says:
I didn’t know that adoption has affected your family as well. Thanks for sharing the linkage, I enjoy reading about other’s journeys and having the realization that their heads didn’t explode before it was all over.
Jamie
October 2nd, 2007 at 9:33 pm