The First Day of School

So here we are... the first day of school!!! I can't pretend to know what their day was really like since I wasn't there... but these pictures say a lot.









I especially like that once Izzy got dirty... she smiled! We are so proud of our kids!!! God please give them the knowledge they need to excel in school and give them the spiritual knowledge they need to see your will in their lives! And give their teachers patience. You-you thank the Nannies for us on all their work getting our children ready for this very important first day of school. And thank YOU for doing all you do too!!! And thank you Shannon, teachers, and Alix we appreciate all you do to keep our children educated!!

HOMESTUDY PART 2

Well we survived it! Today we went in and both had to be interviewed seperately about our lives growing up and our families, how we were disciplined and... our (and our spouse's) strengths and weaknesses. SO... I said one of my strengths was that I was openminded.... ROB SAID that one of my weaknesses was that I was NOT openminded!!!! Other than that... I think we did fine!! Our case worker is such a sweet lady and has made the entire process very comfortable!

Last night we went to transcultural training. It was great... it made us deal with the issue that not all people are comfortable with transracial families, and some people altogether resent it... so how do we react to such situations? Basically with grace, but ZERO tolerance! We learned to be bold and yet gracious in commenting in return to dumb comments etc... so our kids see by our example that they don't just have to brush off the comments and accept them, but that there is a way to be loving and yet stand up for youself and your heritage and culture. "Black jokes" for example... no longer ok to sit by and roll our eyes and ignore the situation. Time to lovingly take a stand.

We almost have all we need together for our Dossier. Everyone helping us put it together has been very quick and helpful! SO FAR!!! Keep the process in your prayers!! And the funding too!

UNTIL NEXT TIME...