Update....And Heavy Hearts....

I cannot even begin to express how saddened and grieved our family was to hear the Chapman family's news today. No parent wants to have to say good-bye to their child even though for the Christian, it's a temporary farewell. But...in this case, they've just returned from China this past week, in a cross-country tour that included the city of Chengdu. Two days after they left Chengdu, the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed so many struck...and Chengdu was catastrophically damaged. The Chapmans are building an orphanage in Henan for SN children...some of whom will be adopted, others will live out their days there. It's almost complete.Maria was a SN adoption. After arriving home, their daughter Emily was engaged this past week, and their son was to graduate high school next week. Now tragedy has come upon them, and they're burying their little China Doll. You can read their family blog site dedicated to Maria here. We're praying for this family....and especially for their son. As parents, the Chapmans have to deal with the death of their daughter, as well as comforting their son. They need the prayers of Christians interceeding on their behalf during this most difficult time. God is a God of mercy, and what is unclear in this world will be crystal clear when we see him face to face. Pray the Chapmans find grace and mercy in their time of need.

Now...How is Katie doing? She's had a better day today. Yesterday she was pretty sketchy and clearly didn't feel well. Today...she's bouncy and bossy. You know...normal. Except...that lip. She needs lip rehab.:) During the 'episode' at the dentist....she must've clamped down pretty hard on her lip. It's abcessed inside and looks absolutely horrible. Currently, she's not eating...so we do the next best thing . A Vanilla-Bean Frappachino w/Chocolate Whipped Cream!! Hand-made by our own personal barista!