We've had some beautiful spring days lately. The kids and i took advantage of them and went for several walks. They LOVE looking for bugs and salamanders. They turn over everything possible to see what bugs are under it. We found some pretty cool looking ones (some I didn't want to touch! - but that did not stop them from begging to hold it). On the way home from our walk, Elizabeth was going through a list of things for me to "remember". She would say "mom, "member" the bug with lots of legs?" or "mom, "member" heavens and earth?" (we are memorizing the first verse of the bible: "In the beginning, God created the Heavens and Earth". Well.. as usual,. Ri had to jump in the the "member" comments. He pipes up this: "member, I love Jesus?". It was adorable!!!

Along that same line, Elizabeth saw some cracks in the sidewalk (just where the blocks separate) and noticed that it looked like a cross. She stops me and points down and says "Jesus died on the cross". Very cool!!! (but.. .in her little mind, she was convinced it was that cross).

Last night was a precious night for me. Clay and Renee Cross were at a church just 32 minutes from our home! I asked Mark if he would mind if I went to see them. They have a wonderful ministry called Holy Homes. Clay sings for a little bit before they give a talk on how to make your home a holy home. I have not seen them since we separated in China when we adopted Elizabeth. They have become very precious to me. There is special bond between Renee and I; maybe because we have experienced the adoption of 2 of our children at the same time, first our girls shared the same orphanage and then we both adopted sons. They actually were leaving China with their 7 year old son the day we were arriving in China to bring Ri home.

Anyways, last night, Emily, Elizabeth nd Ri and I went to the church. We had a cherished time of reunion before Clay performed. It was a long time, but precious none the less. We then got to hear Clay sing and then listen to both Clay and Renee share their testimony and what God has done in their life. It was a wonderful evening. As we said our goodbyes, Ri went right up to Renee and gave her a hug. Then we told him to give Clay one. Clay was in the middle of talking with someone and Ri went straight up to him and held on to his leg. It was very, very sweet. THen after Clay hugged him, Ri headed to the guy who Clay was talking to and grabbed onto his leg as well. Too cute.