My first b-day with the kids!

Last year on my b-day I was very sad. Brian and I have just returned from Brazil empty handed after having a really bad experience and one that was also in a way an eye opener. This year, just one year later from that day I felt there was no hope, I celebrated my b-day with Brian and our two children.
At lunch time, I received a phone call from a stranger, someone, I never met before, she was asking me about adoption. I found myself remembering the whole experience. That was the best gift I could have received: I was forced to look back and thank God for His goodness as I gave account on how our adoption story unfolded, and at the same time I was used by Him to bring some light of hope to another family in the process of adopting. Thank you Jesus!!

I am Back!

The time has passed by so quick at our home – we had a major event for the ministry and had guest from Brazil for a while – Christmas was my last post - almost 4 months ago – One important thing stayed home from last Christmas: I took one of my favorites Christmas songs and made it into a lullaby for our children. It goes like this:

Mommy did you know that your baby girl was going to come from Russia?
Mommy did you know that your baby girl was going to be named Julia?
Did you know that your baby girl would be your greatest joy?
And the precious child you are holding is a gift from above ….?
Mommy did you know?

Mommy did you know that your baby boy was going to come from Russia?
Mommy did you know that your baby boy was going to be named David?
Did you know that your baby boy would be your greatest joy?
And the precious child you are holding is a gift from above ….?
Mommy did you know?