December News

Well, here we are in the month of December and still no daughter. Unfortunately, it does not look like we will be traveling to China before next summer. For some reason known only to the Lord and the Chinese government, the waiting time has increased dramatically since we started the adoption process. Some days can be difficult; the worst being November 22, 2006 which was the one year anniversary date of our paperwork being logged in to the China Center of Adoption Affairs. But God is good and His grace IS sufficient! We take great peace and comfort in knowing that He is in control and that we will be united with our Makenna in His perfect timing!
Much of our Fall 2006 was consumed by the Ulysses High School musical, "The Wizard of Oz". Jeremy was the Scarecrow, Kyle was the mayor of Munchkinland, and Logan was a Munchin soldier. They spent a lot of time in rehearsal, but it was well worth it. The production was fantastic!
Since we did not travel to China this year, Galen has almost 2 weeks of vacation left. We thought it would be a nice diversion to go to Ohio for Christmas this year and spend it with my family. We are really looking forward to the opportunity to spend "extra" time with them this Christmas season.
We continue to ask for your prayers for our family during this waiting process. Please remember Makenna whenever the Lord brings us to mind. Since babies are not eligible for adoption in China until they are 6 months old, she is most likely born by now. How we wish she was home with her family this Christmas!
If you get the opportunity to listen to the new Christmas album by Third Day, be sure and listen to the song, "Merry Christmas." It is written by a member of their band who is waiting on a child from China!
Above all, we wish each of you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!