Coral is 16!

Here I am hours away from Coral turning 16! How amazing and what a journey! She is an amazing girl and I am so very proud of her. She has taken on the roll of big sis without hesitation. 16 years ago, I couldnt wait to meet her and now that I know her, I am so blessed! I love you babygirl!

I just got back from hearing more about Haiti. Zach was there and share his "passion" for Haiti. I get it! It's been a busy weekend. Friday we had cheerleading tryouts - which I really need to make some calls on. I am sure many girls are wordering. Then Casserra had a dance. Quiet night really. Saturday was GORGEOUS!! Finally! Brian had to go play with dynamite and wasnt home, Josh had a football jamboree and we stayed to watch Nicole's boyfriend play baseball. Then a nice realxing evening at home...and we still were late for Sunday school this morning! Another work week is about to start and I am not over last weekes yet. Things that happened still turn in my head. I dont understand. I know God will handle it though. Rose-Manie is not doing so well. It stinks because there is treatment that could help if she was here in the states. Please pray for her.

It's so til 11. I am tired. I am fine physically but drained emotionally. I am so glad I am loved. I am so glad I have family & friends. I am so glad I have God in my life. Yesterday was stressful. I had a very distraught client who was trying very hard to find a way out of this life. He called me to share his last desires. Long story that I cant get into, but it was hard. I had the Lord to turn to for strength. I am so thankful for that. The last 24 hours have been difficult for me to understand. I had a Mary Kay function after work last night. I had my first class. It was weird. My life went on. Fortunately so did his.

Special prayer request for Rose-Manie http://haitirescuecenter.wordpress.com/

Please click on the above link. Rose-Manie is a chld who holds a very special place in my heart. I witnessed her having seizures and basically die and be brought back to life by Lori. Lori fought so hard the night before we left Haiti to come back to the states to keep Rose-Mainie alive. She has a twin. They were brought to the clinic when they were hours old weighing less then 3.5 pounds, if my memory serves me correct. Their mother died while giving birth to them. Their culture sees the fact that she died in child birth very differently then we do. They dont have family who visits regularly. Please say a special prayer for this beautiful little girl and her twin, Rose-Marie (pronounced Rose - Marree). The photo I have hear was taken the morning we left to come home.

Rose-Manie is on the left.

Adoption update

Just wanted to update everyone. Last week we received some news on the adoption. Standard rule of thumb is that when adopting through the state, the children will reside with you as foster children for a period of 6 months prior to a petition for adoption being filed. Our 6 months will be up on June 11. Last week they informed us we do not have to wait any longer!! We have a document that needs to be returned from the State, but once we have that, we can file our petitions! WHOA! We are so excited! The kids are all changing their names in some little way besides switching to Cain. It will be so nice because we should have it all completed June 5!!! Three days prior to my 40th birthday! Can' t think of a better gift!

Chicago weekend

This is Brian, me, Danielle and Chad while visiting Navy Peir on our Chicago weekend! We (12 of us) took the Amtrak from Rensselaer to Chicago and stayed in the Embassy Suites for the weekend. It was a blast! We had such a wonderful time.

Chicago weekend

Here are all the kids, Noah (in orange) Casserra (holding Noah), Sidney, Haley, Nicole, Coral, Josh and Ian at Navy Peir.

My new adventure

I am starting a new adventure. I have become a Mary Kay consultant. I am excited about this opportunity and have many hopes and dream for this business. So should you need product or know someone who does, I will happily help. I would love to share what Mary Kay can do to help you discover your dreams. God bless you and your family! Talk to everyone soon! Stay in touch. I have lots of other great things going on as well that I will be sharing with you soon! The kids will be ours sooner then we thought! Lots more! Take care of your self and each other.