Oh Boy...or should I say Oh Girl!

I received a referral tonight from my adoption agency! The big switch-a-roo is that it is for a GIRL! I have been preparing this whole time for a boy. What are you doing, God? After having talked to many family members and friends, I think I am going to accept the referral.

God has a sense of humor. As I look at this event, I think of the gift of life that He is allowing me to mold and form into a follower of Christ. What a huge responsibility. So...Samuel is going to be Samantha. I still like the idea of calling her Sam. I guess I need to tweak my blog site.

Thank you God for this night!

Good-bye 5th grade Hello 6th grade!

We did it! We have promoted the class of 2017. They are no longer mine, but the middle school's gain. I have enjoyed teaching this motly crew. Many great memories with each one of them.

God has blessed me with another wonderful school year and now a relaxing summer to enjoy. I feel so grateful tonight. It is my prayer that He keeps His hand over everyone in this photo and that they grow up to be leaders for the cause of Christ.

On the adoption front, there has been a hold up on abandonment cases at Ethiopia. Grace, our point person for our orphanage, seems to think this will blow over in the next couple of weeks. My orphange has received 10 new babies that are abandoned and they are getting their medical reports done. If all works out, I could be recieving a referral pretty soon. So...please pray for Samuel and his health.