HI all,
On this past Sunday afternoon , we all went to Orlando for the America World Adoption Association annual Christmas Party. It was so nice to see all of the families with their beautiful children. Lots and lots of Chinese children and some children from Ukraine too. I love get togethers like that; even though we are all virtually strangers , we all feel such an incredible bond that we feel like family. Jude is pictured here with Santa and the first thing he said when he saw him was ," I want a carebear." (Rachel on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with Santa and wouldn't go up to him. ) He and Rachel both want carebears; little do they know that "Santa" already delivered and they can look forward to seeing them under the tree come Christmas morning. This Christmas is so special as we feel more relaxed ; last year was rough at Christmas because we were working off jet lag.
I am still sending out our Christmas cards and will soon begin wrapping the gifts.
We hope and pray all of you can put aside some time to reflect on what the Lord has done this past year and what he continues to do in our lives and the blessings he has given to us. Take time to reflect on the awesome wonder of that time long ago when Jesus was born. Read the book of Luke which talks of the birth of our Lord- lest we forget what this season is truly about.
Blessings to all of you, the Kellihers