Gung Hay Fat Choy

This year, Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year come together the same day. God's love and a little girl from China intersected in our hearts and our family in much the same way. Today we celebrate both holidays in the spirit, energy and joy of our daughter, a gift of love from our heavenly father.

Ellie came to us from China five years ago. She is here because of God's amazing love for her! He called us to take the journey of adoption - to our precious girl. His love provided her a family, especially an earthly daddy to teach her about her heavenly father. We hope she will grow up knowing that God loves her more than anything (John 3:16), that He has a plan for her life (Jer. 29:11) and that she can trust him all her life (Psalm 9:10).

Our special double-holiday includes delicious Chinese food and a prayer for our children: In the words of 1 John 3:18, "Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth." Wherever God leads, whatever He calls you to do, let your life reflect His love for you. Amen

If you'd like to celebrate like us with some yummy, simple Chinese food, check out this recipe for chicken teriyaki in an orange-ginger-garlic sauce. YUM!

"Gung Hay Fat Choy" - Best wishes! Have a prosperous and good year.