Abby's Referral Day

7 years ago today we were sitting at home. I believe there was a tropical storm brewing and so school was canceled.  Tiff was home with us and I was so happy that she was.  Because we got THE call we were waiting for.  At the time it seemed like forever to get the call.  But in reality it was just over 6 months. 

The call I'm referring to was Abby's referral call.  We were told that China sent us a referral for a baby girl who JUST turned 1 two days before.  Her name is Wu Yu and she is currently living in the Sichuan Province. 

We were THRILLED!  We were so happy.  We finally knew who our baby girl was. It was an amazing day. And I'm so thankful that Tiff was home with us to experience the news. 

Happy Referral Day to all our travel buddies.  Hard to believe it's been 7 years.  Our girls are blossoming into beauties. 

Happy 8th Birthday Abby!

Happy Birthday Abby.  We are so proud of the young lady you are becoming. You have grown & changed so much since we first met you almost 7 years ago.  We are thankful that God brought us together. We are thankful that you are our daughter.  We love you and we look forward to all the years ahead that we have together.  Happy Birthday Princess. 

Could he be your son?

Lei Xiao Feng is an 8-year-old boy. This child is missing his index and middle finger on one hand. Is he your son? 


My friend Kristen spent the week with this little boy.  Here is what she had to say about him.


"Ever since camp I've had one particular little boy on my heart to see adopted.  His name is Jacob, or Lei Xiao Feng - he's 8, missing a few fingers, and a Hep B carrier, but seriously the most kind, sweet-hearted, athletic guy around. 

I just found out today that he is actually paper-ready and listed with an adoption agency as available!!!! It's incredible, as so many of our campers don't even have papers.

They would seriously be blessed beyond words by Jacob..."

You can go here for more information and to request his file.  Thanks in advance for praying he finds a forever family.

http://adopt.childrenshope.net/index.php

Misc Stuff

Lots going on. Not much I want to talk about yet.  Hopefully soon.  But, I wanted to add some pictures to the blog. 
One big thing did happen since I last posted. I had a birthday!  It was a nice day.  I actually got to be with my parents ON my birthday. I don't think I've done that in years! 

Enjoy the pictures! 

Yahoo! This is fun!

I'm so happy there is no thunder

 

Playing in the rain with my sister is FUN

Ethan is a little too comfortable watching TV

HS Football & Band season has officially begun

Our birthday princess

The birthday girls

The Gunter Grandkids

I could not resist buying this cake for Abby

A surprise birthday guest

The birthday girl with her cake

First Day of School (yesterday)

Sorry this is a day late.  Bill & I ran errands all day while the girls were at school. 

The girls had a good first day of school. Abby & Jadyn acted like old pros.  They are big 2nd graders now you know.  :-)   Tiffani drove herself & a couple of friends to school. I was very nervous, but also happy that she did it.  She did text me and let me know they made it safely. 

Tiff is going to be busy the next 3 months with school & band. We won't be seeing much of her.  But that's okay. It's good to keep busy.  She is happy her school schedule finally got fixed and she has friends in her classes. 

Here are a few pictures we took yesterday morning.  Enjoy!

Will You Help Bring Another Miracle Home?

This blog post is from a new friend of mine. They are trying to bring home their 7th son (3rd from China). He has a very serious heart condition and they need to get to China, well like yesterday.  Please take some time to read her blog and if you can, help them bring their son home. 

Thanks in advance!

Bringing Him Home....Soon

20 Years!

August 10, 1991.  Bill & I became husband & wife.  20 years ago today.  Wow!  Where does time go?  We were babies.  At least looking back I think we were babies.  I of course did not feel like a baby 20 years ago.  :-) 

We had many friends think we would never last. That we should not get married.  It was hard on me to hear such harsh words.  There was even gossip going on at our wedding reception on why we were getting married so young (all rumors, we proved them all wrong). 

But here we are, 20 years later.  Still happy. Still growing.

Happy Anniversary Bill Byrne!  Thank you for making all of my dreams come true. I love you!