Thanks to Verna I am now connected to a yahoo group from Maggie's orphanage. Verna is always looking out for me. The above is a picture of her orphanage. She is in a very poor area and we will more than likely not visit the orphanage. It is over 8 hours away from Changsha.

Other News:
1. Elijah lost another tooth. He is banking his money for a big toy.

2. We had a cook out at a half way house for Restore Ministries. We pulled up and one of Scott's childhood friends was there. God is so big. Scott shared his testimony, we cooked out and of course Emily had everyone eating out of the palm of her hand.

3. Renovation of the house is almost done. We have enclosed our screened in front porch as livable house space now. I think Scott is getting ready for all the children God will bring into our home.

4. I got a new picture of Maggie's head burn and I think it looks great. I feel so blessed that God is caring for her till I get there.

5. I am super excited about Wed. ... Jeremiah and I are going out on a date for the day. I adore my oldest son and love to hear what God is doing in his life. We try to do a date every 3 months or so to have some one on one time.

That is all for now. I am so excited about some of my new blogger friends.... You all keep me so encouraged and focused on the BIG PICTURE !!!

Jeremiah took communion for the first time today and the tears just flowed down my face. He accepted Christ as his Savior April 2006. We are attending Strong Tower Bible Church where the children go to service first and worship with their families before being excused to their classes. I love this. I love having praise and worship time with my children. This was the first opportunity for Jeremiah to not be in class and to share this experience with us. My heart sang, jumped, danced, and was overflowed with the fact that my son has a Savior and will one day spend eternity with Him !!!!

Scott always says there is nothing in this world you can take with you to heaven except your children. What gifts they are and how I will rejoice when each one comes to the saving knowledge of Christ. What a glorious day this has been !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to have been out of touch this past week, but it has been a packed week so I thought I would update you in bullet points.
1. Work trip to Chattanooga for 2 days
2. Basketball Tourn. in Georgia/ 6 games and Jeremiah broke his ankle (thanks everyone for the prayers).
3. Emily sleeping in big girl panties and waking up dry!!!
4. Visit with high school friend Angela in town for the 1/2 marathon
5. Funeral visitation for great uncle, who passed away on Friday
6. Air conditioning out on the Ghetto Yacht and boy are we sweating
7. 5 trips to the YMCA to keep me sane.

A highlight of the week was Elijah entering the Hot Shot Basketball Game during the tournament. It was for only 8/9 year olds, but he begged to do and I was so proud that he actually went out there. Oh and notice the color of Jeremiah's cast. You know he is secure in his masculinity with that color choice.

We are off to Georgia for our first ever travel basketball tournament. Won't have a computer to post, but will check in when we get home on Monday. Jeremiah is super excited and laid his uniform out last night and made his bed this morning. That is a first. The boy loves basketball and we love watching him play. Blog ya when we get back. Have a blessed weekend everyone.

Since, I don't have any old photos on my computer, I thought for the next few Fridays I would post some of my favorite people in the world and brag on them a little bit. So here goes... This is Jeremiah, my oldest son. He will be 9 on March 20th. I will never forget giving birth to this precious child, who did not want to come out of the womb. One week late and an emergency C-section brought this little man, who completely stole my heart and changed my life. He was the easiest baby on earth. Completely on a schedule, sleeping all night starting at 5 weeks, noise didn't bother him, ate well, and never cried. I thought I was the perfect mother (stay tuned next week, when God shows me who is in control - AKA - birth of Elijah). Back to Jeremiah, He has an amazing heart and is such a great friend. I am proud of who he is and know God will do big things in his life. Now time for the bragging - Jeremiah is the most skilled basketball player at his age I have ever seen. He shot and made 4-3 pointers last week, at least 12 rebounds, 4 steals, and about 20 pts. in all. He loves basketball and works so hard to be good. He loves spending that time with his dad and I have to say when your dad is a coach, you would think there would be pressure, but Scott is super calm with him and just wants him to have fun. Have a great Friday my friends !!!