# 6.....Could it be?

Well, it looks like we are #6! It is so exciting to watch the families ahead of us receive their referrals. The excitement is awesome and only God given! A baby boy and a baby girl have been given their forever families and for this we praise God. Many blessings to these families has they enjoy this precious time. And, a big thank you for moving me along on this waiting list:) Praising God for His many blessings!

Dossier on it's way to Ethiopia!!

Julie just e-mailed me to tell us that our dossier was sent off to Ethiopia yesterday! One more step completed in this amazing journey we call adoption. Our son is getting closer everyday; for this we rejoice!

It's beginning to look (and feel) a lot like Christmas at the Needles' Home!

We absolutely love the season of Christmas in this house! There are so many traditions that we look forward to. From the decorating, the gingerbread houses, baking for days on end, Christmas programs, Christmas concert (this year it is Third Day and Jars of Clay~Christmas Offerings Tour), to the seafood dinner on Christmas Eve! I drive the family crazy with my 24/7 Christmas music; I really just can't get enough! We are doing something new this year by each of us finding a way that we can honor (by doing or giving something up) Christ each day the month of December. We are hoping to keep the reason for the season in the forefront. I won't share what everyone is doing because that is between them and Christ, but I will tell you what I have decided to do. I am horrible at finding a good block of time each day to spend with Christ. It can be any time of day, and I'm almost sure to be interrupted. Christ can definitely not count on me in this area. It is my hope to honor Christ by setting my alarm, getting up early and spending quiet time with Him. It is also my hope that it will become a habit for me and carry throughout 2008.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Thank you for all your love, support, and prayers during our adoption. It is a wonderful thought that next Christmas our "little man" will be celebrating Christmas with us. Celebrating with peace and anticipation in our hearts of God's amazing grace!

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Merry Christmas!I love a cracklin' fire!
One of many sights of Christmas!
Our wild Christmas tree!