Our Journey To Forever: A long overdue update.....

It have been several years since I last updated this blog. Obviously, a lot has happened in that amount of time. This was updated 1/15/19 because I never posted the last update. 😊

College Graduation - Mizzou

Ethan and Jacquie

Ethan - HS Graduation - Valedictorian

Let's start with what Ethan has been up to since the last post. He graduated from high school as Valedictorian and earned a 33 on his ACT!!! He got his first jobs. He worked at Mardel's and worked two summers at the high school repairing chrome books. He chose to go to the local community college his first year of college. He received a 4.0 GPA and his Associate's Degree. He also graduated with honors from Mizzou with a double major in Spanish and Communications. He is now in graduate school at Mizzou study communications. He is a teaching assistant. He also traveled in May 2016 with his dad to China again to bring his baby sister home. He traveled to China again in 2018 with his girlfriend to meet her parents.

Devin went back to public school his Freshman year. He had a very successful year. He lettered in FBLA and Golf and participated in Debate. He went to State in FBLA. He is still golfing and earned the top award last season. He still enjoys gaming! I can't believe he is a Senior. He was also diagnosed with severe allergies; therefore, he gets weekly allergy shots. He is also an Eagle Scout and works at Pie Five.

Heidi is in the 10th grade (she and all her younger siblings are homeschooled). She likes to watch t.v. and draw. She also enjoys going to youth group at church.

Spencer is in the 7th grade. He has had many doctor appointments. We are still trying to figure out all of his medical needs. We recently found out he has low bone density and growth hormone deficiency. We are hoping treatments for these will help him. He has a cool red wheelchair with light-up wheels. He loves to play board games.

Isabelle loves crafting and is an excellent student. She is in the 7th grade. She likes playing basketball and soccer, but really enjoyed track and cross-country this year. She has really shot-up and is taller than Heidi.

Riley is in the 5th grade. He excels in math. He likes to watch documentaries on animals (esp. underwater animals). He plays basketball, runs track and cross country, but he really enjoys soccer. He is so much fun to watch.

Ruth is in the 5th grade. She is always singing and has a beautiful voice. She is also found playing with her younger sister. They love to play with dolls and animals (esp. penguin).

Cooper is in 1st grade and loves school! He is a great reader. He is such a funny guy. He likes to run and play on his Kindle.

Selah is almost 5 years old. She is a little spitfire. She arrived home in May 2016. She had clubfoot repair this last year, but it has not slowed her down. She loves to play with her dolls and animals and has quite the imagination.

My dad passed away in February 2017 from cancer. We sure miss him. My mom is doing ok, but has a few medical issues. Chris' mom and dad are doing well. They survived Hurricane Irma and moved back to Missouri!

Below are a few more updated photos: