Hanging out with our favorite "Floridians"
Shu Shu and Sophia
Being shy with Snow White!
Fun on St. Thomas! 
Maegan's Bay
Disney's Island-Castaway Cay!
Now that's someone who has had a great vacation!
On January 9th we were on the beach having a great time. . . . . . . .on January 11th we arrived home to this!
You learn to shovel snow at a young age when you live in Ohio! 
February 2009
In February we celebrated Chinese New Year with our local FCC chapter and at Shu Shu's preschool/daycare. Aunt J. sent gifts to celebrate the "Year of the Ox"!
March 2009
We met up with our friends Holli, Kyia and Lily for lunch in March! I met Holli through an e-mail she sent me when we traveled to Hubei in 2006 to bring Shu Shu home. Her daughter Kyia is also from Hubei and the two of them resemble each other so much we think they are related. When we got our referral we could not believe that Jie Jie was from Guangxi . . . .her second daughter Lily is also from Guangxi and the two of them resemble each other as well! Holli is also a Christian. We think God brought us all together for a reason and has an amazing plan for these four girls!
Kyia & Shu Shu 
Kyia & Lily 
Our three beauties!
April 2009
April was spent celebrating Easter and preparing to bring Jie Jie home at last!
Making candy for Big Brother Drew's students!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God is giving you the strength you need to handle the journey and will give you a peaceful rest. I got your last email about your provision and please be assured that I would follow your desire.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God is giving you the strength you need to handle the journey and will give you a peaceful rest. I got your last email about your provision and please be assured that I would follow your desire. Eagerly awaiting your blog entries. Sandy
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see your trip start out with such good fortune! God is certainly smiling on you all! We all look forward to meeting your whole family!
ReplyDeleteJohn and Beth
The kids were amazed at the pictures of the Great Wall - can't wait to see more pictures and updates. Hope Shu Shu gives you all some much needed rest.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
The Reitz Family
We are so happy for you guys. We can't wait to see more pictures. Jie Jie is beautiful. Shu Shu must be on cloud nine becoming a big sister. I will be sure to keep up with your journey.
ReplyDeleteTake Care!!
~The Craddock Family (Steve, Shannon & Mason)
Hello Harp Family
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun following your journey. Jie Jie is absolutely adorable - just like Shu Shu. Hope you continue to have some restful nights.
Take Care
The Reitz Family