Red Thread Journey..."An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break." Chinese Proverb


This is the story of our family: Our son Jacob, born to us 12 years ago, and Our daughter Kira (2005~2006), whom was born to us~ and now she rests in heaven before us, with my husband's eldest daughter Shelby (1990~2011). They have all three blessed our lives and souls, in many ways as their humbled parents. They have powerfully lead us through GOD'S hand to be parents of more; through their love, memory, and with the help of adoption from China. We have now come complete circle and have finished our journey to family forever, to adopt our 3...uhhhhh now 4th...no... it is our 5th beloved child from China. Our first China daughter; Hannah was from Guangdong, China ~ in 2008 and we then returned to China in late 2009 to adopt Our oldest son; Scott and Our oldest daughter; Athena, both from Henan, China ~ in 2009. We just finished the process of adopting our youngest daughter; Bella from China, she was also from Henan, China ~ in 2011. At the same time we were blessed to be able to have found another waiting daughter; Deanna, our 4th china daughter, and she is our 5th child from China. She is from Guangdong, China--same as our first China daughter; Hannah (2008) --& the story behind Deanna joining us is way too long to print it all here, but our circle of forever family is complete with her ~in 2011. {Here is just an exerpt of that special final adoption journey}-- Deanna is our 1st adopted daughter's foster sister from Guangdong, China. She is now the same age as our 1st adopted daughter was when we were first united as a forever family. Deanna's Chinese name means: 'perfect, precious circle'.} Our family circle is now complete. Pray with us as we enjoy parenthood, and as we continue to rejoice in the trials, triumphs, and blessings that have lead us each time halfway around the world to add to our cherished family. This is our family we share with you, as friends and family alike.


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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

Summer Games at CCAI




Lots of games.

Cool treats.

Facebook/Adoption Friends.
This is Kristine and her daughter LuLu an Anyang friend of Bella's... reunited!!! :)

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Men vs Boys in flag football.



Jacob had fun at his flag football.  His team was much younger and undersized, but they went into overtime on the last game of the season.

Monday, May 30, 2011

End Of School Year 2011

First ever team sport!!!
Scott ended track season on a high note, he made it to the district track meet, where he won several ribbons.

Athena's Band Camp Group Shot.
She is pictured; from the left, bottom row, the second girl... yes, she is the beauty. :)

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Continuation 2011





Look who's heading to middle school!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Home!!!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Home Coming

The Wait...

Here they come!!!

Hannah is awesome, travelling with daddy to bring her sisters home, what can we say.
We love you Hannah!

Deanna

Bella

Very tired, but it's okay...you're home now.

Her favorite, the thing that got them through; nutter butter peanut butter sandwich cookies. :)



I love you!!!



whew tired, huh Hannah.

Grandpa and Grandma are the best.

Happy with Grandpa.

Grandpa is so much fun!

Exhausted, but so it feels so good to be HOME.



getting ready for bed... goodnight.
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