Wednesday, September 2, 2009

One year ago today...

Referral picture of our little one. First picture we saw of her. First time we laid our eyes on her.

Hugs with hubby after the "call".

Receiving information about Lydia for the first time.

One year ago today, we received our referral of Zhu Li Ying (Chinese name). Now Lydia Zhu Li Super. I can't believe that it has been a year since we first laid our eyes on her. I can remember like it was yesterday. So much has happened since that day. It's kinda like a blur. Then 8 weeks later, we traveled to meet her. Wow!

She has changed so much...God has been so merciful and gracious to us.

If you would like the details of that call..please go to my blog post one year ago today.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Weekend Pictures

Dadda and Lydia being silly.

Vanessa and Sean dancing the night away.

Carrie and Doug being sweet.

Good times...good times.

Lydia loves Sean...she wanted to dance with him a bunch!!

Sweet friends.

First dance as Mr. and Mrs. Copeland...
Before....
After..

Their beautiful wedding cake.

The sweet couple.

Chris (MOH) giving one of the speeches.

Me and Christina

Hanging out.

One of the pieces of artwork Lydia and I did for John (for his birthday).
Here is another one.

Of course..more fingerpainting..she loves doing artwork for her Dadda.

We tried different paper this time..she liked the pink paper.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

It's been a long time....

I apologize that is has been a long time since my last blog post. With the passing of my mother, changes in our lives, and now John's grandmother's health is declining..things have been a bit difficult. We have seen God move in our lives in amazing ways and we are grateful for His mercy throughout it all.

Recently, I wanted to upload some pictures to our blog of Lydia and was not able to do so. I am not sure if it is our USB cord, our camera, or our computer. Whatever it is..I can't figure it out. So....be patient..we will (Lord willing) updated pictures to share of our precious little one.

Brief update on Lydia..she is doing wonderful. She is growing, learning, and talking so much more now. Our attachment issues are, I believe, not an issue anymore. Praise the Lord. She is eating well, loving life, and experiencing new things everyday. At church a couple of weeks ago, she was admitted to the Table. What a joyous day that was. She loves Jesus..and she will tell you so.

She is not using "baby signs" much anymore..since now she knows how to say those words. She is also answering our questions..which is just wonderful. Sometimes, we are not sure what she is saying..but she will try to repeat herself..like we didn't hear her or something. Too cute.

She still isn't potty trained yet. We are hoping she will be interested soon. I think I scared her with my excitement last time we tried. So maybe we will try again soon. We would like to get a break on buying diapers for a bit!

She is such a happy girl and has a wonderful sense of humor. She is just hilarious. We love her and are so glad that she is with us. This week we came upon 9 months of having her in our family....9 months! Time goes by so quickly..we don't want to miss a thing!

As far as we are concerned..we are heavily thinking about a second adoption..we would love to adopted a boy from South Korea..we continue to pray about this. I think Lydia would do well with a little one around. She is such a great helper.

I know I may be a bit biased..but I think she is the sweetest gal around. She has such a love for people and such wonderful compassion.

So, hopefully we will get this uploading picture problem fixed soon...

Peace be with you all...

Saturday, July 18, 2009

In Loving Memory of my Mother

In Loving Memory of my Mother
Maria Carmella Moussally
Born: 6/14/1947
Passed Away: 7/16/2009
Some dear friends of ours posted this prayer, for my mom, to their blog. Thanks Martini's. We love you.
Christ our eternal King and God, You have destroyed death and the devil by Your Cross and have restored man to life by Your Resurrection; give rest, Lord, to the soul of Your servant Maria Moussally who has fallen asleep, in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. In Your goodness and love for all men, pardon all the sins she has committed in thought word or deed, for there is no man or woman who lives and sins not, You only are without sin.
For You are the Resurrection, the Life, and Repose of Your servant Maria, departed this life, O Christ our God; and to You do we send up glory with Your Eternal Father and Your All-holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit; both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Grace and Peace be with you all.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Mama and Daughter Time at the Zoo

Snack time!






Aaahhhhh...isn't that sweet?




Is it feeding time???