Sweet Sixteen!!

Sixteen years ago this past Friday {February 11th} I woke up and began to have a few contractions.  About lunch time, my contractions got even stronger.  Dw and I took a long walk around the Matthews, NC subdivision we lived in.  I could not wait to meet the treasure I had had  the privilege of…

*sigh*

Today was a monumental day over here at our home.  I finally turned in the final paperwork to our insurance for the fire.  Hundreds and hundreds of hours and it is done.  I stayed up both Saturday and last night till after 3am to ‘get ‘er done’.   There were 4,227 line items to go…

Isaiah Samuel Sheng Turns SEVEN

He stole our hearts almost five years ago with this picture…. smitten completely with this one as well….. It took God moving the mountains{the mountains being the entire Chin*se Government} to bring him home, as many around the world fasted and prayed for a miracle…. In fact, the other day we were talking about God….

Elijah Mueller Turns FOUR!

 Our littlest treasure {so far} turned FOUR today. The little guy whose smile melts this mama’s heart.   Rather shy and quiet, let me just say, this guy knows how to pray.  He is concerned for those around him and prays with passion.  We know that the man Elijah {in scripture} was “a man who…

Grateful

As Christmas was approaching, Dw and I took just Emmy and Graham shopping downtown for the day.   Four of us. Snowing. Sweet pleasures. Savoring every moment. Tender times. Some giggles. Sipping hot coffee. Holding hands. Arms linked. Some serious conversations. Forever be grateful for this day.   Missing them as they journeyed to Africa…