wow the jetlag!

Hello all,

The airport and flight was very smooth.  We arrived in Taipei at 6 am.  Through customs fast and at hotel ( near airport) by 6:45.  Since we are around 40 minutes from downtown, we had to deal with jetlag more this trip.  Normally, we just go out.   But, Sarah slept all morning, and I fell asleep at 1 pm.  Girls went to bed at 6 pm. and I am up writing at 11 pm.

Chloe and I had fun in the pool.  Good idea to bring swimming clothes.

Chloe's dvd player was a great idea and she is using it alot.

Turned on tv and found the Angel game on live!!  It was in Chineese, and I think that they were showing it cause Hideki Matsui played for the other team.  Wild going across the globe and finding the Angel game.  They were losing in the 9th inning .

Hotel is nice....weather is overcast most of the time....with wind.

Leave for Tainan by train at 11 am.  In Tainan a couple hours later. 

Very excited....when we have sleep :)  Can't believe we have 36 hours until going to St. Lucy!!

Crib to be filled soon!

Hello all,

So here is entry # 1 of Megan's journey.  I looked back on what I wrote the day of traveling to get Chloe.  Much different trip....same emotions.  I have very vivid memories of how I felt the travel day then and today.  Pretty much the same.  All things are set and ready.  We are trying to keep busy before leaving tonight for LAX at 9 pm.  Chloe got to go to school today and had a good day there.  Thanks to Sarah, we have plenty of activities for Chloe before she has her new playmate, Megan!  We will arrive Saturday morning at 6 am, hopefully will be able to check in to hotel, and maybe see Taipei.

Will update as soon as we can.   We are also using facebook, so look for us there, too.

Family reflections

This is one of my favorite songs!  It is appropriate to post today....2 days away from leaving.

Sending this out to all men leading their families!

Dedicated to Sarah, Chloe, and Megan!

I love you !

Journeys - - - - learning about our Heavenly Father

As we prepare for our trip next week, here are some thoughts.

Our heavenly  Father is loving us every second of every day!  Sometimes, we need to sit and think about how kind and loving He is.  He is with us always...and has a plan for lives that are beyond our understanding.  Many times when we look back, we see how amazing the plan was....and still is.

In 2006, our little Jenna being taken home to Jesus opened a door to start the journey for our girl Chloe.

In 2009, our selling and buying of different houses opened a door to having room for another child.

In 2009, meeting with the head of our agency opened the door to start the journey for our girl Megan.

Being able to do all of this on one income.

Having  guidance from the Holy Spirit to make these decisions. 

God is truly amazing and always present.  Take some time to look back and see His hand in your lives. 

And the best is yet to come when we all are together at Jesus' feet praising Him.

Thanks for following us on the journey!

Happy birthday to our little girl!

Today, September 6, is our little girl Megan's birthday.  We are sad not to be with you, but pray that you had a fun, love-filled day!  We will go out for some ice cream and celebrate your blessed day!  We are coming soon!!!!

We love you very much and miss you,

Mommy, Daddy, and sister Chloe

Traveling to Taiwan!

We got travel dates today!  We will leave California September 24 and get Megan on the 26th.  The same day, we will take the high speed train back to Taipei for a government appointment on the 27.  We plan on leaving on the 29.  Very smooth and quick trip....just like we thought!  We praise and thank God for His blessing!

Getting closer!

Hello all.  Megan's paperwork has been in the Taiwan courts for about a month.  Praying it will be soon to travel.  Here are new pictures.