Well, I really have NO idea where to start. Things have been crazy @ here, more so then usual.
/Praying things will slow down a bit this summer, but with Asher coming home in a few months...I seriously doubt it!
With that, and before another issues arises...I will try and do a brief update of what has be going on @ here.
Michael.... GRADUATED from high school! Can not believe my first born is 18, and off to college. Thankfully he won't be moving out just yet. He has deferred his admission to UCF so that he can pursue an internship with Faith In Action in Guatemala next spring. He will attend a smaller college really close to home ...yeah me!... and live at home while saving money for the internship. We are so excited to see where God will lead Michael, and so proud of how Michael is listening to God's call.
Olivia... is just days away from finishing her sophomore year. She is headed to Guatemala to do a mini internship there this summer. I can see the day that she packs up and goes for the long haul, but thankfully she has 2 more years of high school! She is biding her time practicing photography and Spanish. She is an amazing young lady, and one of my favorite hippie people ever.
Kira...well, thankfully I can say that things are going much better with her. She seems to have settled in a bit more, and learning how it is to be in a family. Learning that you do not have to worry about your safety, food or possessions here. She is really starting to embrace her role as a sister, and has said that she loves being here, home. We will be doing some counseling this summer, she has somethings that she needs to process and put in the past. She has so many wonderful qualities, she is so helpful, so smart and very happy despite her past treatment. Lets just say that it is a VERY good thing that I did not know... what I know now.... on gotcha day. Would have had to open up a can of mama bear on a certain orphanage worker. But, she is strong. And learning what a treasure she is to God, and us.
Hudson....what can I say? This guy is a party boy! He lives to play with friends and loves to eat! He has grown over 4 inches this year, and gained over 10 pounds. He is funny, charming and has a sweet heart. He is also pretty sarcastic for a 9 year old, and his sisters do not always appreciate his sense of humor. He is doing really well health wise, and we are looking forward to the next year as he also settles in more and more.
Logan...my sweet boy. He is so easy going, and has worked so hard at school this year. He is a ravenous reader and loves science. He is also our natural athlete, and chomping at the bit for football to start next fall. He has been so good about having Hudson come along and take over half of his room and belongings, there are some normal brother fights..but we can not complain... Logan usually takes the high road and walks off.
Mia...oh my sweet girl. This year was really hard for her. Two new siblings and kindergarten. A lot of changes for my girl who THRIVES on routine...actually monotony. Those first few months of school were touch and go. But God is good, He gave her a fantastic teacher. Mrs. S just took Mia along side and has guided her through the this school year like her one of her own. Mia has blossomed socially and come to love school. She is sooooo stinkin smart, reading on a 2nd grade level and loving math.
Sophia...well, despite being one of the easiest children on the planet, she has had a rough year health wise. She had a really bad reaction to a blood transfusion back in Nov. That led to a long hospital stay and an on again..off again infection with too many trips to the ER. She was back in the hospital in May, but so far...doing great now. She will be headed to kindergarten in the fall. I am SO not ready for her to go, but she is! She loves art and playing on the big kids playground...they have been playing there the past few weeks while in pre-K class. We are amazed at how she just takes things in stride, and smiles that amazing smile that lights up our life.
And, coming home soon!!!! Asher! We are hoping to travel in July and can not wait to get to know his personality and watch him in the mix @ here. We received an update from China a few weeks ago. He is 29 pounds and 38 inches tall. He loves to play with everyone and is a good sleeper.... YES!
So, as the school year winds down..all is well. Hope the same is true for you and yours.
