This is going to be a quick post with no pics....simply because I don't have much time or energy for blogging lately....I am hoping to get back to it sometime soon, to miraculously carve some time away to get some awesome memories, some chaotic thoughts and sweet photos documented....because I really miss it (thank God... Continue Reading →

My Heart could not contain the joy I felt today. To hug a dear family, who is forever united with our family  through the gift of two sassy and beloved girls and the wonderful Foster Home that cared for them.can't wait till the day all these precious sisters are reunited!!!!!To see these two precious friends... Continue Reading →

I feel stuck.My heart feels in anguish so much of the timeI want to run to them.....shout for them...YES, go get them.I feel paralyzed, gripped with a disturbance and unrest.Smothered daily with an ache to do more.Why, because our hearts are not fully here, we left our hearts somewhere else.Sometimes I draw within myself and... Continue Reading →

Gianna had her sedated echo yesterday along with her abdominal ultrasound.  She did great, though she did need a double dose of sedation 'cause our baby girl is tough and was NOT happy about the test....and have I ever told you how high pitched her cry is. Let's just say that since a sonogram is... Continue Reading →

Yesterday, Brian and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary! I am so thankful that we have Gianna home with us on this special day. To reflect back on the last 16 years and to see where God has us now just humbles us and encourages us to keep seeking GOD'S plans for our own lives and... Continue Reading →

It was One month ago that the Lord Placed Gianna Lilyfaith in our arms forever.....A gift unimaginable....I would like to take this special day to honor a special little girl who the Lord used to bring us to our Gianna.....please take the time to read this tribute about a tiny hero and a family who... Continue Reading →

Its been one week since we have been home from China with Gianna. Each day gets a little better with our jet-lag...each day our brain is feeling a little less upside down. Thank you for praying for us!A HUGE blessing has been the meals. Thank you SO much for those that have been meeting that... Continue Reading →

Wow, how can it be that the little girl that I stared at thru this very computer screen for so long and prayed over her photos and ached to hold one day was just walking around and giggling in our family room today with all of us?The little one who we prayed on our knees... Continue Reading →

So, due to poor wifi connections, lack of time and the simple fact that updating our private FB "Journey to Gianna" page was a tad faster (in China) then updating our blog...well, the blog fell by the wayside!So, I am going to do a little catch up! The last post I posted, while in China,... Continue Reading →

 Safely tucked in at the hotel in GZ! Longgggg day. Everyone is exhausted. Had many room reservation issues that wore us out. Just so Glad to be here and looking forward to meeting up with our huge agency travel group at breakfast! Gotta share these pics. Can't believe the last time we stood in this... Continue Reading →