Juan and Robert

As you know we had to say good-bye to Juan. He graduated from Compassion Int's program (he is 18 now) and therefore our sponsorshp of him is complete. We received a beautiful letter from him.
We also received our new packet and info on Robert. He lives in the Philippines and is 13.

Please be in prayer for Juan and Robert and their families and ours.

Happy (1 day late) Chinese New Year!! It is year of the RAT. My kids are thrilled b/c they LOVE Ratatouille (by Disney). And at this age.. that is cool :O)
We started the celebration out by having the children making lanterns this year. They made beautiful ones (wouldn't a mother say that?!!) and on Saturday we are meeting up with several other families in the communtiy to have a Chinese dinner celebration. These famiies look just like us - formed by Gods amazing love with children from China. We always have a great time with them. The entire family comes and we just have fun!

So, Gung Hay Fat Choy - ya'all!! meaning = peace and prosperity

also, you will need to mute the regular music :O) to hear the video music

Our Adoption Video at BOTTOM..

Our daughter's video is at the bottom (not the ones on the side) of the blog...
I for the life of me could not figure out how to put this video anywhere else and have it fit so you could view the entire screen... except at the bottom...
There are a few photos missing that I really want in there.. so I am working on that.. plus there are several more songs that I am working on.. I am a bit sick with a cold and snuggled up in my easy chair what a better way to pass the time.. plus I have been trying to grab some video off our cameras for someone (Tonya!) and still can't figure it out... I don't have the correct cable so I am told...

S1 has been home for 3+ years.. about time I started working on her video!
let me know what you think...this is for her and the Glory of God!

Half the Sky HELP

I am asking for you to help and pray for the caregivers and orphans and people in China. They are having extreme weather right now. Please visit this site, http://www.halfthesky.org/work/littlemouse.php
or you can go to their main site of Half the Sky Foundation at www.halfthesky.org
If every person gave 1 dollar, or 5 or more.. we could make a difference.. these children need us.. the caregivers need us... I trust this organization completely.

Please at the very least go to the site and find out how you can pray for them.
thank you so very much,
J

is it a book no a truck... no a book...

That truck is a book. Isn't that the neatest thing! S1 picked it out for D1. :O) It folds in and out. It also can go flat to make a mat for your cars to ride on the road.. I bought it at the local "ollies" for FOUR DOLLARS :O) double bonus. the kids love it.
What a beautiful night.
I have to go to sleep but wanted to post these couple photos.. I have many photos to post from the last month. I will try to catch up this weekend!
blessings,
J-

Happy birthday Chelsea and Elizabeth (on the 31st)!!