Shining Stars

Congratulations to all of my Shining Stars Students on a great job at Nationals!! We have tons of champions this year!! I am so proud of everyone and especially excited to have 2 students on the 2009 NBTA World Team. Chloe, Jillian, and I will be traveling with our families to Belgium in April for competition. I think the Guatemala worry dolls from Ameera were a big help in our success!!

Some hope

A little light at the end of the tunnel. We have been waiting like crazy for Guatamala to re-open and start new cases of adoptions. It sounds like they might be moving a little closer to that. Having her home by December would be the best but if they don't get moving soon, that is not going to be a viable option for us. Keep us in your prayers!!!

Guardian angels

One of the worst things about adopting internationally is that your close friends and family dont get to know your baby's personalility. Everyone likes to hear about her, but it just isn't the same as knowing her. My grandma loved to hear all about Ameera and I wish that she could have held her in her arms before she passed away. As I get ready to attend her funeral in the morning, I find some peace in knowing that grandma is looking down on her and will be among her many guardian angels. We love you grandma and will miss you so much.