A New Year!

Happy New Year! 2007 was an interesting year, to say the least. Losing Great Grandma Miller, trip to Savannah, starting kindergarten, losing a job, switching schools, getting a new job...you name it, we did it in 2007! We are glad it is over and ready to start 2008!

We received word a couple of weeks ago that our dossier has officially been approved by the review room, and we have moved into the matching room at the CCAA. That should be fantastic, exciting news, but unfortunately, it doesn't mean much right now. China is still only matching about 5-7 days per month, which means that it will probably be at least another 2 years until we know who Hannah is. For now, we carry her in our hearts. In reality, this is a huge blessing because if we had been on the same time frame as we were for Grace, we would have received a referral last month and would be facing travel. That would have been very difficult with Dennis unemployed and me only working part time. Once, again, God knows what he is doing in our lives.

On a positive note, Dennis got a new job and will start next Monday. He will be working for a wholesale florist in the sales department. We are thankful that after 3 months of unemployment, he finally has landed a job! Now, we just have to start the process of renewing and revising our paperwork for the Immigration department. Hard to believe it is time to do that already.

Grace turned 6 in December and is loving school now that she is in the right placement. Miss Jones and Mrs. Walker are exactly what she needed! Once again, God placed His hand on her and helped us to make the right decisions regarding her education. He's been so good to us!

Here's to a wonderful, fun-filled 2008 full of blessings and love for all.