Getting Things Ready

We have been busy over the past couple of weeks getting stuff ready for our trip. We can't believe that after 4 years we are finally bringing our daughter home. Jared's Swim Team threw us a shower last Sunday. We had a great time and the weather was wonderful. Also on Sunday, our pastor called us up front and explained that we were going to China to adopt our daughter. He explained that as Christians we are all adopted by God and adoption should hold a special place in our hearts. Jared has only 2 days left of school this year. He will be going into the 5th grade next year. We can't believe that it will be his last year of elementary school!! Jared is getting excited about the trip and he even asked an older boy what is it like to be a "big brother". Finally, we have posted some pictures of Shae that we have received over the past month. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel to get our Shae Rose.

Award Winning Day for Jared

Jared came home from school on Friday, April 16th, and surprised his mother with the announcement that he had a certificate in his book bag that he received from school that day. Unbeknownst to Jared, he had been selected as Christian Citizen of the Month for March 2010 by his teacher and classmates. He found this out during the morning announcements on "Lion T.V." There is one student per class per month who is selected for this award and these students have lunch with the principal in the Ministry Center at St. Luke School, receive a certificate, and are featured on the school website.

Later that evening we, as a family, attended the Hurricanes Swimming Annual Awards Banquet. Jared received the "Jump Start" Award for the 9-10 year old boys age group for the '09/10 swim season. Coach Mike stated that approximately half way through the season Jared "just took off," and the last 3 swimmeets that he attended were his best ever.

Way to go, Jared!!!