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Today Ken took me out to lunch at a wholesome, local bakery run by dear friends of ours.  Just as we wouldn’t leave a new infant with a sitter, we wouldn’t leave a new child, so Kiffanie tagged along and enjoyed a peanut butter sandwich and soup.  (I had the most delicious vegetarian sandwich on [..

This week brought a visit from friends, and then Kiffanie’s first glimpse of extended family. Earlier this week, missionary friends from the Democratic Republic of Congo visited! We were all so blessed by their fellowship, a slideshow of their ministry in the DRC, and lots of fun visiting!   Kiffani

Yesterday was beautiful.  It was our first Sunday at church as a family of eight!  Our church family has been a wonderful encouragement and support to us through the entire adoption process, and it was especially joyous to be able to introduce our sweet Kiffanie.  She was great through the service,

Before lunch I washed, detangled, and moisturized Kiffanie’s hair, then gave her a half-row (half-afro).  We thought we might be heading to fly kites this afternoon, but kite flying was canceled due to rain-showers.  It was still nice enough for recess in the back yard, so she played a bit before st

Before lunch I washed, detangled, and moisturized Kiffanie’s hair, then gave her a half-row (half-afro).  We thought we might be heading to fly kites this afternoon, but kite flying was canceled due to rain-showers.  It was still nice enough for recess in the back yard, so she played a bit before st

Things are zipping right along!  Wednesday afternoon, as we played on the swingset, Kiffanie lept into my arms and when I said, “J’aime Kiffanie!”  (I love Kiffanie!) she replied with an enthusiastic, “J’aime Mommy!”  She’s been doing better than we could ever have imagined.  Of course, tomorrow may

Friday evening, and Saturday were full of wild fun as Kiffanie got to know the house and her new family.  Sunday dawned quietly, as exhaustion from travel finally caught up to her.  Kiffanie slept almost the entire day, waking only to eat a bit of apple, and for several snuggle sessions which ended

All flights were on-time or even early.  The only delay happened when they were on the shuttle from the airport, just an hour from home.  The bus broke down. After an extra hour or so delay, they were home safe and sound.  A sleepy Kiffanie was lifted out of the vehicle, to greet her new [...]