the last week of 2010

Ok, so here it is just a few more days left of 2010 and I look back on the year, as a family we've had a good year, and alot of changes. Lauren's last 1st day of school, the last time Shanna and Lauren attend school together, possible our last year with Lauren here at home for the holidays as she has hopes to join the US Coast Guard after graduation in June. YES I am focused on what WE may not have instead of what I wish we already had. IT WILL HOPEFULLY be the last holiday Elijah will not be home. The last one he will not know the love of a FAMILY, the joy of waking up to a mama and daddy everyday forever.
So now as we start the New YEAR, prayerful the year of Elijah's homecoming it is with gladness that 2010 comes to a close as we see what 2011 will offer our family.
Lauren A grown daughter in the Coast Guard, and possibly married!
Ethan becoming an adult another Coxwell man, starting his last year of high school
Shanna turning 15, learners permit and 2nd year in high school
Alina, 11 home 4 years last year of elementary school...
And GOD willing Elijah turning 5 at home with his family.
God Bless every one in there new year..

Our Miracle...

Ok so with alot of prayer and discussion we have made the decision on who we are going to adopt. He is very close to my heart but not location. The little guy whom we well be anouncing once the ball is officially rolling will be named Elijah Daniel. Elijah a name we love means, the "Lord" is my God. Daniel for his Daddy means God is my judge. He is currently in an orphanage in Eastern Europe and that is all we can say about his location. He is 4 1/2 years old, and was blessed with an extra chromosone. He is a beautiful miracle with Down syndrome.
With God's guidance Dan an I feel this is the child that has meant to be ours all along we just were not listening to HIM. Through HIM doors will open and we well bring home our miracle boy.
Merry Christmas to All,God Bless