2007 Wrap Up

Okay Since I haven't posted in a while, I thought I'd do a quick wrap up of 2007. Charlie and Shebly continued to grow. They turned 3 years old this year and headed into being strong headed toddlers. We began potty training but have not mastered the skill just yet. They have begun to have relationships declaring "best friends" at school and at church.

After almost 2 decades of teaching Sunday School off and on I took a sobactical from the ministry. God willing, I plan on doing VBS this year but we'll see what life brings. I cuntinued to teach at COP but with our numbers down I found myself working less that I had been. This is why I started subbing at Fresno Unified again and plan to work a few days of the week there in the new year.

We started our journey towards adoption thi year as well with our completion of PRIDE classes and our preliminary assessment of the house. Hopefully soon we will have buttoned up the loose ends and will be able to be cleared for placement. We also have been looking into International adoption and may be hosting some orphans from the Ukraine this summer. Please keep liftinf our family up on prayer for direction and please pray for our little one no matter where he/she may be right now.

Warner's life was pretty mush the same as it has been in the past. He has been enjoying 4x4ing with his buddies and working for the phone company. He has also been doing a lot of repairs around the house. Right now, in fact, he's outside rebuilding the carburator on the powerwagon.

This year also marked some sadness in our life as well with the passing of Tilly our Siberian Husky. Tilly had been a part of our life for almost 9 years so it was sad to lose our fuzzy puupy espcially since it was unexpected. I think Molly misses her the most now that she is alone for the first time in her life, but we hope to remedy that in the New Year.

Another sad but happy loss this year was our cousin Ali in Michigan. Ali lost her battle with Luekemia right before Christmas this year. She was a vivacious 15 year old who had a faith in God past her Earthly years. Throughout her fight, Ali continued to raise money for her 2 favorite organization: Make A Wish Foundation and Luekemia/Lymphoma Societies. She continued to maintain good grades and even particpate in many activities in her community. I will always remember Ali with her bright pink room, her playful attitude, and her ability to shine no matter what the circumstances. Although she lived accross the country and we were unable to see her often, Ali will be missed in California.

Well it's off to another New Year. Who knows what 08 will bring? I do know it will be busy and full of surprises. We pray that you take the time this year not only to be prosperous but also to focus on the important things in life: God, family, and friends. May you always feel small when you stand by the ocean, give the stars more than just a passing glance, and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I HOPE YOU DANCE :).