In Russia 2001, the orphanage director said, "We bring three baby boys - You choose." We prayed that God would make it abundantly clear who our son is. Allen was the second baby to be brought to us. His birthday is April 22nd, our wedding anniversary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALLEN!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ROB!
Again, sorry for the lack of blogging. I am close to getting caught up. Mer
Guess who...
- Meridith
- God's child, Rob's wife, Allen & Mimi Cate's Mom, and YOUR friend! "Here am I, and the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols... from the Lord Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion." Isaiah 8:18 NIV
Rob
Servant to The Father, Leader in our home, treasured by me, adored and respected by his children...
Allen
Wonderfully made, conceived in our hearts, born in Vladivostok Russia, and a Texan custom fitted for the full armor of God
Mimi Cate
Woven together perfectly, born to be our daughter in Odessa Ukraine, and growing the fruits of The Spirit in her heart
Our Golden ray of light
Our third adoption, our Golden is a delightful companion to Allen, always available for play, a bit naughty but, overall truly lovely. She is a nice example of servanthood in that her eyes are always on us, eager to move when we do.
Just a few places that are important to me...
- Gamma Girl, Girl of Speed, This woman documents her motorcycle through the dead zone of Ukraine... FASCINATING!
- Living Hope, a charitable organization that helps give the street children of Vladivostok
- SportsWorld Camp, Amazing youth ministry of Denton Bible Church
- Moms In Touch International, an interdenominational, Christ-centered ministry committed to standing in the gap for children and schools through prayer.
- SPOKEN FOR International Youth Outreach, a ministry to Russian orphans "aging" out of the system.
- Music Mission Kiev's purpose is to bring classical music to the country of Ukraine proclaiming the Gospel to and through Ukrainian musicians.
- New Hope Christian Services, our adoption agency and facilitators for our Ukrainian adoption
- Practical Attachment
- RAD Zebra, tremendous resource for parents of children exhibiting Attachment Disorder
Copeland Groupies
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Happy birthday!
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