We're Still Alive....

Hey All,
Well, it's been a long time since I've checked in with anyone so I'm going to try and catch up tonight. It's been a long couple of weeks. My 90 year old grandfather passed away on Wednesday of last week. His funeral was on Friday and so I've been at my Mom's for the past few days. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to be able to visit and go without worrying about work and etc. God really knew what He was doing when He called me to be at home. I am loving every minute.

I received a precious gift in the mail this week. A great friend of mine from Madison sent me a book and a great card along with a recipe and some helpful hints and just sweet stuff. I am so grateful. I've not had the chance to sit down and start reading the book but I plan to do that on Monday.

We have lot's of stuff going on at church this weekend so it's not going to be a restful one I'm afraid. We are so excited to be in our new Ministry. We know God has us here for a purpose. CDP made the comment at church on Wednesday that he had not felt such Spritual Warfare as he has in the last few months. I thought about it and it sort of disturbed me for a moment but then I realized that God must be up to something or the devil wouldn't even bother.......right? We are praying really hard to God to move and work in our church in the coming months. There are many opportunities being placed before us. It's exciting! I'll keep you posted....

Well, the girls are just growing up sooo fast. SJP is almost grown....she just amazes me with her candor and conversation. She understands so much and we really have to watch what we say. Her ability to reason is really coming through. "Why" is not only her favorite question but she really contemplates things....she has asked some really thought provoking questions lately....scary! She is almost able to completely spell her name (the a before o is throwing her off.....sorry baby) and has started writing some of her letters. She loves to dance and sing. I'm in the process of finding her a ballet class so she can spend some of her energy.

SCP is the most precious little girl. She now has 2 teeth (on the bottom) and smiles at everyone and is most loveable. She is up to around 20lbs....just 8lbs shy of her Big Sister....UH OH! She loves vanilla ice cream and most any vegetable except for green beans....oh well. She eats mostly baby food except when we have mashed potatoes.....she loves those....and yogurt! She is now crawling although she seems to be a bit lazy about it. She would rather me or Sissy just come to where she is....go figure! I'm afraid she has inherited my allergies though. God bless her....She's almost 8 months old.....I'm getting sad....I'm going to miss that little baby face....

Nai Nai and Yei Yei are doing good too. We spent a few days with them last week and we had the best time. We will seen them again next weekend too. We will be working at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert in Clinton for our Adoption Agency on Thursday night. I just love him and can't wait to worship with him.

Well, I'd better get things in order for bed.....I started back walking today......I'm pooped! I'll chat again soon....Good Night!