What's up?

So as you may have noticed, I haven't blogged in a while.  Why? Well I received some not so nice "anonymous" messages from a very unhappy person. A person who for some reason, stalks my online everything! YouTube, Facebook and obviously my blog.  I have to admit, looking back now it's a bit comical in a sad somewhat disturbing way.  This person, whomever he/she is has big emotional and mental issues. So qualifying her nasty comments as legitimate and then not blogging because of her, is by far one of the most generous gifts I've given someone in a long time. So I've decided that this is MY BLOG!.  If you don't like IT or ME, then DON'T READ IT! Remember, we live in America land of the free! See ya!!!

So now on to more important things, like updating you all on my not so normal life and sharing Gods amazing and abundant graces.

The six kids and I are adjusting well to life in the great state of  Hawaii (I wish).  Zero regrets about moving  and God validates this for me with how well Christian and Nicole are doing in school.  They both are consistently honor roll students and have set ambitious career goals for themselves post high school. Christian is leaning towards medicine and Nicole although still undecided, has enrolled in college for the upcoming fall semester.  As you know, i am not Nicole's bio mom but for very good reasons, I am her guardian.  So paying for her college means financial aid isn't an option for me or her.  Bio mom refuses to share financial info to apply for financial aid and guardians have limited parental rights.  but i know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God will make sure Nicole's education is fully funded.  HE will not let $ prevent this sweet girl from earning a college degree. Her and christian both have jobs at local restaurants and work their little fannies off while still in school full time.  They impress the heck out of me!

Kali is adjusting but it's A PROCESS! Older child adoption is DIFFICULT.  Especially when you add teenage GIRL hormones to the mix not to mention a radically different culture and language! But GOD is good all the time, so we re all learning and growing.

Kid is still sweet smiling ever so gracious Kid. The most compliant child I have ever met.  He still wakes up each day with a glimmer of excitement of what another day in the crazy life in America will bring.  Love that boy! He brings perspective to all the crap life dishes out.  He's been through and seen so much in his little nine years of life, yet his spirit is bright with joy.  I don't understand it, but I know it's a gift of hope.

 

Ellie? Well she keeps everyone laughing and smiling all day everyday! With a perpetual song in her heart she sings and dances from sun up to sun down.   She can't help herself.  If there's a beat, her boogie is a shakin!