Happy Valentine's Day!

It's almost Valentine's Day and we automatically think about those of you who so faithfully share this Journey of Blessings with us. You continue to display such kindness to our family as we move closer to our little Sweetie-Pie/s in China. You encourage, pray, hope, dream, care, love and befriend us in such special ways. From our hearts to yours, thank you for your wonderful companionship during this long but worthwhile journey. It is our sincere prayer that you will be blessed along your journeys in life as beautifully as you bless us!

For just a moment, I will share my dream of future Valentine's Days with our little one/s. I'm imagining pink outfits and pink hair accessories...along with Valentine surprises in little pink or red packages. I think of making Valentine's Day cookies with pink or red frosting and lots of sprinkles all over the cookies...and us! I think about how we'll make homemade cards for loved ones with hearts and smiley faces...and "I love you" written so carefully. I think about the hugs, laughter, joy and hope that our Sweetie Pie/s will enjoy on this day...and every day. I think about taking pictures and posting them on this website so that you can see frosting on her face, bows in her hair, light in her eyes and love in her heart. And I think about all the precious folks who are holding our family in their hearts right now as we move closer and closer to our little one/s. Although there is no pink frosting smeared on the countertops tonight and there are no little pink hair bows and outfits ready for tomorrow's celebration, it remains a joy to dream...to hope...to love...and to hold our baby girl/s in our hearts every day. I saw a quote today that reminded me of this journey and all that's involved. It said something like this..."In our hearts, she is already ours; we simply have to bring her home." We love you, Jenna Elizabeth, (and Emma Katherine?)...and you have been in our hearts for a very long time. Now we're simply working diligently to bring you home. Hold on, sweetie...and know that we are already together in our love and in God's plan. Each day, each moment, each breath, and each heartbeat bring us closer to you. The day will come when we'll hold you in our arms but until then, we're holding you in our hearts and we're not letting go! We love you!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. Remember that every day of the year is a day to show someone you really care...not just on the 14th of February. Every day is a gift and every person is a creation of God. Please...cherish life, love, laughter...and one another.
Cherishing the Journey with you,
Tim, Terri, Rachel and Micah