The Adoption of the Future

As we approach the two-year mark since we brought home her two children from Africa we can only give God glory to how well the children are doing, both biological and adopted.

I'm not going to lie, it hasn't been all easy and nice and neat. There is definitely a lot of challengesthat come with international adoption. One, the language barrier. Being that we spoke almost no French for Swahili made the first year a challenge because we got to know each otherand communication was a barrier. So there has to be a lot of love and grace as you grow to know each other into a family. 

In the last two years my oldest has gone from being a boy to growing into a young man. Probably the biggest challenge for him was going from having his own room all it is like to have share. But he is learning to be the oldest of his siblings and understanding that he is an example to them in more ways than one.

My sweet little girl has been amazing helping in so many ways. With watching the kids, playing with the kids helping with hair and just being a wonderful big sister.

And for the little man-he started kindergarten this year. He knows his letters his numbers and he's working on writing which is still a little bit of a challenge for him. But his smile will light up a room. I believe that is one of his gifts from God.

And my little girl-the charmer. She knows how to turn it on but has a very sweet spirit. I'm glad that her and her little brother have each other. I think that has been a great thing for them both.

So here's to another year of mercy and grace of God being shown to our family. We don't know what the future holds but we know that we want to walk in the Spirit and will of God. Whatever He wills for our lives we pray that we will give Him the honor and glory for it all. 

I have been blessed with a wonder wife, 4 amazing children and some of the best brothers and sisters in the Family of God. Looking forward to what God will do with us in 2015. Good bless you and your families, as well.