PICTURES!

All right.....it's been a while so here we go. Lovin' the brothers.

Worship!

J. finally (FINALLY!) made it back to worship today. whew. That was a long time away. M. did GREAT! She was beautiful and made it through the whole service. AMAZING! J. said that was only possible because her brothers were wonderfully helpful. They were right there whenever mom needed a hand, or M. needed someone to distract her. I'm telling you...these guys have been incredible. They sooooo love their new sister and do not seem to tire (yet anyway :-)) of spending time with her. It is wonderfully special to see. Some of my absolute favorite moments are watching the boys and M. just giggle together. M. only called to Bobba at one time during the service--when they were up at the rail for communion. How sweet. I got a little teary.

M.'s First Hours At Home

We were REALLY happy with M.'s first evening in her new home. The boys did SOOOOO well with her. They were great to watch. They were very careful not to overwhelm her and were very gentle and tender with her. We were amazed at the number of smiles and giggles she gave them each so quickly. Our son, J., is still thrilled to report that he got a KISS from his Mei-Mei. (little sister.) She actually went exploring a little with her brothers walking off into other rooms and playing a little--without mom or dad around. Did the pictures and Skyping pay off? It sure seemed to! She seemed more comfortable with them right off the bat than she's been with most strangers--including other children in China.

It will still take a lot of adjusting, patience and learning for all of us--but we're off to a great start.