Wow.. it is amazing how time just seems to zoom past me..  So very much has happened since my last entry....

 We were blessed with 2 wonderful teams from University of Mobile.. They came down and worked their tails off and helped us add 12 ft to the current living room and did some tile work and painting.. We still have a LONG way to go to finish the renovations on the existing home.. But a prayer was answered with the additonal room in the living room.. We will be able to have Christmas together in the same room... God is good.. We had a wonderful time bonding with all the new kids from UOM and the kids have forever added some "big brothers and sisters" to their lists of favorite things.. Thanks to all who came, donated food, time, supplies, etc.. It was amazing and we are forever grateful...

Also in Oct we were blessed to be nominated for EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER... It was very humbling how many people reacted to the news they were coming to Montgomery.. If all the nominations or endorsements were added  up it is our understanding it would be close to 60!!!   Thanks so much for the thinking of us.. To be nominated and placed in the same category with all those who have won in the past is humbling beyond words.. Even if we are not picked, to know so many people who would be willing to stop their own lives to come and help build us a finished house is overwhelming and mind boggling..  There are no words to describe our hearts and how warm they feel by your kind words.. Thanks...

Another wonderful milestone that has happened is we as a family have found a church family.. We are soo thrilled to have joined Church of Living Water in Prattville... They are such a wonderful support and have embraced our kids with open arms.. The kids absolutely love the ministries for them it has to offer and we love Pastor Jack and Ms Becky tons and tons.. The church as a whole is about serving others.. which is exactly what we have been called to do.. There is nothing like fitting in and feeling like you have been somewhere forever...Thanks church for welcoming us in and making us one of your own......

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with extended family and are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas filled with visits from even more extended family.. It should be amazing... We also had our very first float in the Millbrook Christmas Parade.. It was lots of fun had by all... We so look forward to doing it again next yr..

 We are hosting a Christmas Party for the Elmore Co and Autauga Co Adoption support groups on the 16th of Dec... If you have adopted a child or are in the process or know someone who is .. please feel free to contact us.. I am currently the Co Facilitator with APAC for the Elmore Co group and starting in Jan will be adding the Autauga Co group to my list as well....We are always here if anyone has any questions at all..  

It is our hope that you and yours have a WONDERFUL Christmas and that 2009 provides many blessings as well.. Thanks to all who have donated to our cause and to those who believe in what we do..Without you we could not help these kids and families...

Please continue to pray for the children and all the transitions in their lives.. Pray for God to continue to send HIS people whom He has called to help us out or to love these kids that need families to call their own... 

Merry Christmas!!!!!