Reflections from 2009:
- We started the year off by celebrating with family and friends.
- S. turned one!
- I fasted from the internet for a week.
- I was hospitalized with pancreatitis and gallbladder problems, while my husband was out of town. Thankfully surgery fixed a lot of my problems and I healed quickly.
- K. turned 6 in February.
- We brought home our son E. from Haiti in March.
- L. turned 12.
- We traveled to visit family for Easter.
- We experienced many firsts with E. and navigated out way though parenting an adopted toddler. Potty training, fungus, therapy, medical appointments, behavior issues, stress and fear, language barrier.
- E. turned 3 in April.
- We had family visit and went to stay with my sister.
- We had fun at the zoo, the wildlife refuge, the pioneer farm, the beach, and many other places.
- I began my weight loss journey.
- Clepson came to stay with us for a while. He came here from Haiti to have surgery.
- We went camping in Oregon with friends this summer.
- Helped our church start an orphan/adoption ministry. It's still in the beginning phases!
- J. and I got to spend time together without the kids for our anniversary. The kids all stayed with Grandma and Grandpa's house across the state.
- The big kids went to public school after being home schooled for years.
- E. had his adoption completely finalized on 9/9/09
- C. turned 11 in September.
- L. played soccer.
- Went to a pro baseball game with the kids.
- We went to a David Crowder Concert, tickets were a birthday gift to J.
- My sister got married in November. There were many fun events leading up to the big day.
- We decided to adopt another child with special needs.
- My mom was diagnosed with cancer.
- We had our home study updated.
- We celebrated Thanksgiving with friends.
- My mom had surgery and is doing well. Thank you Lord!
- We had a wonderful Christmas with five children!
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