Happy Birthday to Nils!

Yes, Nils turned 6 this past weekend. We had quite a day. We went to the pet store and bought a fish. Nils keeps walking around saying, "what's his name?" The fish doesn't actually have a name yet. We're just hoping he lives for a week or so at least.

Nils did a great job blowing out his candles. It took several tries, but he finally got them all out by himself ! He got lots of presents, including a new bike, which he immediately rode all around the kitchen!

Christmas Pics

Snow Day

The kids loved the snow- for a few minutes. Then they got cold, and the dog started jumping on them and knocking them down......tears......time to go in.

Marta's Many Faces

Adoption

Samuel Corban- "requested of God", "dedicated to God". Everyone at my church has been waiting for him to arrive. We have been praying that he would be delivered safely. We have prayed that he would be healthy. Our prayers have been answered. Tonight we praised God for His goodness and faithfulness.
Corban has been adopted by my pastor and his wife. They adopted a little girl 5 years ago after being unable to have children of their own. They very appropriately named her "Patience". Just 2 months ago, they found out about this other adoption opportunity. They have been out of state for over a month waiting for Corban to be born. They have had exciting moments and discouraging moments. And lots of waiting. And the church has waited with them. We all thought Corban would never arrive! And then there were days when it appeared that the birth mother was going to change her mind. But in God's perfect timing Corban entered this world, the papers were signed, and he was handed to a very happy mommy, daddy and big sister. It truly was a miracle and God deserves all the praise.

Adoption is an amazing thing to think about. It's amazing that so many people do not want their children. This little boy could very well have ended up in a horrible situation, but God has mercifully placed him in a Christ centered home, where he is already completely loved. God is so good, and I am so thankful that He has been merciful to me. Not only has He adopted me and saved me from my sins, but He has blessed me with so many people who love me. And He has granted me the wonderful privilege to help care for children. Every day I am more thankful for Nils. Children truly are a blessing from God.