The Hand of God in Shoshannah's Life

When we started this adoption journey 7 years ago, we had no idea just how hard and frustrating it would be at times. But through it all we have seen God working and making Shoshannah into a strong and healthy child.  I have decided to share some of Shoshannah's journey here, because I am feel compeled to help others who may be facing some of the same struggles. It is truly a lonely place to be and it doesn't have to be that way. Before, I begin, I have to say that I thank God for HIS guidance. I can look back and see how HE was guiding this whole process. HE was laying the foundations before Shoshannah ever came into our family.
The foundations: My interest in natural medicine, My willingness to seek out alternative treatments, me taking control of our families health care, new friends who

SNOW 2010

The girls have been praying for snow! And finally their prayers have been answered!Of course living here we are not prepared for cold snow. Only Shoshannah had snow pants, that actually belonged to Arielle when she was Shoshannahs age. But the girls had a good time playing..

City Girls in the Country

This past weekend we went to GA and SC to visit family. On Monday we finally saw this bright warm ball in the sky and the girls were able to get out and enjoy some sunshine. My dad gave them keys to the small tractor and off they went. They had a blast. Danielle wants to buy one for our yard, and Arielle now thinks she is ready to drive the van....

The Boo Box Has Arrived

A yearly tradition was started last year among Shoshannah and her Chinese Sisters (that is what she calls them). One sister starts by filling a box with goodies then sends it on to one of her sisters, who in turn fills a box and sends it on..until each girl has been blessed with goodies. Today, Shoshannah was blessed! Thank you Marie! The box was filled with M&M's which is her favorite candy!, a coloring book, some playing cards, glow sticks, slinky, hair bow, lip gloss (all her own), those put in water and watch them grow things... Wow so much stuff! She will be entertained for a while. I love the connection the girls have through us Moms. I feel very blessed to call these Moms friends!

Well if You Won't Give Me My Nap

With a New born baby in the house sometimes naps for Soshannah fell through the cracks. On those few days when she was tired enough to put herself to sleep..

Sister Fun

When Shoshannah and Danielle are in their room together you never know what is happening.

Danielle is such a wonderful big sister. She will still play dress up with Shoshannah. Here are a few pictures from the last dress up day.

Happy 4th Birthday to our Little Superhero!

Yes, I am late posting Shoshannah's birthday pictures. Where has the summer gone??

Shoshannah doesn't mind being a princess but she would rather be a superhero. She is always saying, "Super Shoshannah to the rescue!" She is a hero. Such a little trooper. We are so madly in love with this bundle of loving energy God has placed on our lives.

On her birthday, breakfast was green eggs and ham. That Dr. Seusss book has been one of Shoshannah's favorites from the very beginning and we have read it thousands, okay hundreds of times. Shoshannah loved the green eggs and ham! It was hard for me to add that food dye to her food, especially since I spend so much time trying to avoid those dyes in her food.

Andrew, had to go to work so he missed her birthday dinner. But he gave her, her gift early and it was a Thomas the Tank Engine puzzle which she loves. Andrew and Shoshannah share the same taste in kids programming!

For dinner Shoshannah wanted, MacDonalds, she is so her daddy's girl!. So off we went and Shoshannah enjoyed her hamburger patty (doesn't eat bread) and drank her apple juice. Then home for the gifts. She had been asking for a bike and so she got one. It was too small so we had to take it back and get a bigger one, but she was happy. Then the girls gave her necklaces, bracelets, rings and a tiara (she must learn to be a princess). But the gift that gets used daily is her Handy Manny tool box. She loves that gift!. No kidding she fixes something everyday! several times a day, the same stuff over and over again! Money well spent.

Then it was time for cake. Since I know she won't eat cake I made Candy Bar Cake which the rest of the family loves. She blew out the candles took one bite of the cake and off she went to play.

We are looking forward to seeing what God is going to do with this special little girl. She has come so far in her life and we know that God is doing a great work in her for His Glory. We love you Shoshannah!