The China Sea ~ Zhanjiang, Guangdong

I am happy to report that I have survived re-entry!  I arrived home safely Monday evening to my sweet family, flowers, and a welcome sign at the airport...  I came through the exact same doors I came through almost six years ago with Ruby Mei..  A lot has changed since that amazing journey..  God began a work in me back in 2005 when He called me to adopt..  Eight years later I continue to wonder what more I can do in caring about "the least of these."  I left China with my heart full and my heart broken.  I shared some tough things with my sweet friends..  It was a privlege to be with them..  We shed lots of happy tears and lots of sad tears together..  We traveled a lot of miles physically and emotionally on this trip. Leaving one child behind in a crib at an orphanage is not easy for anyone..Leaving 30 who need a Mama is incredibly difficult.  It changes you... I am so very thankful to be a part of Pearl River Outreach.  I truly believe we are making a difference in the lives of our babies and in the lives of those who love them.   Experiencing it first had was truly amazing...   We have a lot of work to do now..  We have taken on six new children..  I will spend the next week catching up on that..  I will be honest, we need sponsors..  More on that soon....

Thank you for following our journey, and for praying for us..  Mr. Handsome did an amazing job on the home front..  He had one very sick little girl that he nursed back to health..  With the help of Little Grandma no one skipped a beat here..  Again, I am thankful...

Tonight we celebrate Ainsley and her team's amazing season!!!!  We are hosting their end of the year celebration!