New pictures

Will and one of the fresh lobsters Dad and Mom brought back with them from Maine. Yes, they were to die for. Will wanted to keep one as a pet!
Will and Zanna doing their schoolwork.
Halloween (Reformation Day in our house!) 2007

One year ago

It was a year ago today we received our referral of Hosanna. All we had were three beautiful little pictures and some basic information that I clung to! I carried her pictures around with me everywhere and would show anyone who feigned interest. I remember the moment - I was at the Wine and Food Show setting up the Sunset Gourmet booth when Wayne called to tell me we got "the call". My legs gave out under me and fell to the floor crying in joy. (yes, people around me thought I was nuts") The information he gave swam in my head. I felt overwhelmed - our prayers had been answered and then some. Wayne and Will drove to our agency right away to get the package of information including her photos and drove downtown to the Congress Centre to show me. I kept thinking in my head "I'm having a baby!"
I guess it's sort of ironic that today of all days she's driving me nuts! She wouldn't nap, screaming is her noise level of choice and nothing will make her happy. Oh, well - it all is part of the package! We love her to death!!
I ran into a women in the grocery store parking lot last week who approached Zanna and me. She too is an adoptive Mom with a son from China. We had a nice chat and as we parted her last comment was "enjoy this Christmas". Funny, because she knew having been there herself that it was something we were looking forward to. Last Christmas while we were anticipating our travel and meeting her, my heart ached not having her part of our festivities! Not being able to tell her about Jesus was hard - a year later her favorite Bible story is Noah and she loves the picture of Jesus in our bedroom. Just wait until the Christmas tree is up and the presents are out - too fun!
I'll have to post pictures later - we haven't downloaded the latest yet.