Wow! It has been 4 years since we brought our precious children home! They have changed so much since the day we stepped off the plane. I am amazed everyday by their transformation. The years have been gone so by quickly but yet so slowly! What I mean by this is that it has been a hard four years!! Adopting older children in a really hard process and adopting foreing children is even harder. Combining the two is next to impossible at times. Thank goodness we had the support of family and friends but most importantly GOD! Both Jayson and Alison are now in their second semester of their 8th grade year. Soon to be highschool students! They struggle with education. Alison with math and Jay with English/Reading. They have however made great strides! They still have issues with friendships and "fitting in" and I hope this changes for them soon. I hate to see them being made fun of and not being included! Breaks my heart!! Todd and I have done our best to keep God the center of their world and I hope they can continue to learn to lean on Him!! Jayson continues to play basketball, run cross country and soccer seems to be his favorite sport. Ali loves to read and dance, spends alot of time in her room enjoying her peace and quiet. She just got glasses and was amazed at how well she could see.