Hello friends and family, I have not taken any new pictures. I will do that soon, I promise. My new daughter really keeps me hopping. She is eating great !! She has put on 5 lbs since she arrived in America. She's hungry all the time. She is responding to me better and better everyday. She is going to sleep by herself already (and wants to) but comes in our room some time in the night, I think that is great progress!! She loves the dog so much she does not want to do anything without him. For the most part he likes that but every now and then I get a look from him that is saying "rescue me!"
Off the subject of Samantha for a moment. Our oldest son Ben, 22, just got a promotion at work and will be running an Auto Bell store in Greensboro, NC. We are so proud of you Ben!! Way to go. Thank you God!! He has been holding out for this opportunity after graduating from ASU with a Business management degree last May.
Our 21 year old daughter Rachael has made the Deans List again at Appalachain State University. We are so proud of you also Rachael. Way to go!! Rachael works about 30 hours a week at 2 different jobs and carries a full load of classes. Her major requires alot of work outside of class, and she has a boyfriend . I don't know how you do it Rachael!! You are an amazing young lady!!
Andy is here at home going to Mitchell Communty College and working at Auto Bell also. He has been so wonderfull and supportive throughout our adoption. Thanks , Andrew, for the extra hugs when I am having a rough day. Andrew and his girlfriend Brittany volunteered to give us an evening out last week and they watched Samantha and Andy even payed for our dinner. And she was sleeping soundly when we arrived home. What awesome babysitters!! Wow, my kids are taking care of me now!! How awesome is that!!
I have had my ups and downs these last two weeks, but God reminded me this morning of the big picture. Here is our verse for Samantha "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future . Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me and I will listen to you you will seek me and find me when you search for me with your whole heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13 This verse actually is for all of us. What an awesome God He is!! God, thank you for the opportunity to raise this precious child. Give us your wisdom and strength!! God Bless You all, Anita
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Anita,
I've just had a chance to catch up on your posts, and reading them has been such a blessing! I'm so glad to hear that Samantha is opening up, and especially that you are feeling better. I know it's been rough, but you're right, when we look at the big picture, all our efforts seem like such a small sacrifice. We're praying for you guys every day....blessings, Sandi.
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