Mike is off to Colorado

A few days ago we got word that Mike would be going to Colorado for a conference and so we took him to the Naples airport Sat. morning bright and early at 4:30 in the morning. Ok, maybe it wasn't so bright, but man it was early. I talked to him briefly this morning and he is there and fine. I told him that I would find a way to ski is I were there for a week, but he said, to his surprise it is very nice during the day and just down to about freezing at night. I think we got the cold weather here. It is so cold!!! That's ok, I've gotten really good at making a big fire. We will get Mike next Sat. morning. He was so upset that he would miss going to get Hannah and Habtamu in Rome by one day, but we'll all see them soon.

Now that brings us to our own adoption. So far we haven't heard anything further from Los Ninos. Jason just keeps telling us that he hasn't heard anything either and that as soon as he does he'll let us know. That's fine, she's coming we know it. Just keep us in your prayers.

A few of you have asked me what our expenses are and while we are not allowed to talk about agency fees or even the country's fees; I can let you know that our goal was $25,000. We paid the agency all of their fee except one small portion due at a later time and have almost gotten all of the Vietnam fee together at this point!! What a blessing. From here we just start saving for the airfare, embassy and court expenses and all around travel expenses while we are there.

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Thank you for your continued prayers and keep on reading to see what comes next!

Ferris family adoption

As many of you know, our friends the Ferrises are adopting from Ethiopia. Well, they are now officially the proud parents of the two newest additions to their family. We are so happy to welcome Habtamu and Hannah Ferris!! Joe went to Ethiopia yesterday to pick up the kids, Linsey stayed here in Italy with their two younger kids Noah and Olivia. Joe was able to get Hannah and Habtamu today and they are doing very well.
Willow and I are going to take Linsey to Rome Fri. to pick up Joe and the kids at the airport so keep them in your prayers. Linsey is about off her rocker with excitement waiting on them to come home. If you would like to check out her blog it is ourferrisfamily.blogspot.com

Happy New Year

We hope you all had a blessed Christmas and New Year holiday; we sure did. We missed being home with family and friends, but were with friends here in Italy and enjoyed ourselves very much. As you look to the right you'll see some of our friends whom we spent Christmas.

The Christmas play was a wonderful success at church and about 350 people were ministered to over the two days that we performed. What a blessing!

Today I called Los Ninos to find out if there is any news, but have not had a response. Hopefully Monday we'll have some news to post.
Thank you all for your continued prayers.

Oh, Laurie I got your card and picture yesterday, man Cole is getting so big. He has completely
out grown that little kid look. Save us some jerky!!!

Blessings,
Meg