Wow, so its been over a year since my last post!

I can't believe its been so long since my last post! INSANE....guess that word is a reflection of our life. In Jan of 2009 Dustin and I went to Sedona alone for some RNR, and we got our first foster placement, Emmaleigh. She left in March before our trip to Colorado and right after our adult only trip to Disney. Ava was sad about Emmaleigh leaving in March and began praying for a little brother and a little sister to come. In May she abruptly stated that she was mad at God and was not going to pray anymore. She said that he wasn't listening to her prayers. We discussed how God's time and our time are not the same and that we really shouldn't be mad at him if our prayers aren't answered. About 5 days after this conversation we received a phone call from CPS stating that they had a placement for us if we were open. I said we were without talking to Dustin...LOL
The caseworker then said that it was a sibling group, girl and boy. I about died. I ran to Dustin to tell him the news. God was listening to Ava.....and he delivered!!! On May 28th, we got Charlotte, 2 (Charlie) and Will, 10mo. they were in horrible condition and looked like they were extracted from a dumpster...literally! They had so many health issues and were so neglected that I had to do a lot of research on severely neglected children and feral children. We worked night and day with them. We postponed our summer vacation to build stability at home and the kids attended many church camps instead. It was a nice change. In August Ava started back to school and Charlie began a preschool in September. Will qualified for respite care one day a week so I chose Tuesday to get a day to myself. I LOVE Tuesdays. hahaha
In December we took the girls to Disney and Will stayed with my parents. We had a fantastic holiday and really feel like we are a tribe of 5.
The month of January has been a bit rough for us. Hoping that February is much better.
We are also hoping to adopt Charlie and Will in April of this year. The biologicals have a jury trial for termination set for early April. We are praying that it is God's will the children stay with us.
Our daily prayers are that the children grow up in the most stable, nurturing environment possible....as hope that our home is the answer.
I need to post pics as I haven't in a while. Hope everyone is enjoying 2010 and living life authentically.
Don't forget to feed the pig this year....piggie bank that is!!! LOL That is our number one goal for 2010.