It started in January as an unknown future for our family. I was driving home from the casino when I received a call asking me if Rachael and I would be interested in adopting a child with special needs. It was something we had already discussed we just didn't know our path until it was right in front of us. Three weeks later we weren't going to China for a girl but we were headed to South Korea for a boy. Our lives have been changed forever.
A mountain of paperwork, online courses, nervous and exciting nights followed.
In March we were struck by tragedy when Rachael's brother Anthony passed away. He was very excited about James' arrival. Please continue to pray for him.
A baby shower, acceptance of paperwork, and a 14 hour plane ride later and we were in Korea. We were a day ahead and on the other side of the world.
6 days later we were on our way home with our son and a whole new world sitting in my lap. It was now time to plan a birthday party and baptism.
The next six months are a blur with a thousands of pictures, plenty of video, and a lot of fun. By the way the only special need James has is has an enormous appetite. :)
We have a new niece Samantha and a new cousin Arianna.
Andrew won his second little league championship in a row.
Gasoline went mysteriously down to $1.65 from close to $4.50.
We have our first black president.
Suzanne and Matt are having another baby.... woohoo.
I think everyone in America lost at least half of their retirement savings if they were fortunate to have one, while the CEO's of these major companies get multi-million dollar bonuses for running their companies into the ground.
Goodbye 2008. It is a year we will never forget.
Thank you Heavenly Father for the blessings you have given us and for answering our prayers.
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