Monday, March 30, 2009


Liana loves to sing and praise the Lord. She often wakes up
wanting to sing, and our family sings together each evening
before she goes night-night. Her smile just warms my heart.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Parenting is a Privilege

I never would have imagined that my dream
of adopting a Chinese orphan would actually
be fulfilled shortly after my fiftieth birthday!
I am thrilled and thank God for the privilege
of being a mother once again! It’s actually
been nearly twenty-seven years since I first
became a mom! Wow!

I once said, and people often comment that
we have started over, but actually it’s only
been a long pause. Liana has always been a
part of God’s wonderful plan for our family!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Prayer and Praise

The cardiologist visit went great!
Liana had an ultrasound. Dr. Law
said that he didn't see any leaky
valves! Her oxygen level was good.
He believes the original surgery
that she had in China has helped her.
The Lord made her strong, which is
evident by the fact that she lived
through her first year before doctors
performed the original surgery. Her
doctor said he would see her every
six months for evaluation. If at any time
he determines she has a problem, he can
do a heart catheterization at that point.
There is another surgical procedure he
could do, if he deems it necessary. He told
us to take Liana home and enjoy her. We
can relax. She is doing well for a child with
her particular issues! Praise the Lord!

Guy and Tina Marie


My retinologist said the freckle in my right eye
has grown in thickness, so I have to return
for evaluation in July. He said he won't call
it melanoma at this time, but he must keep a
closer watch. He said not to panic. Freckles
and moles can change shape, size, and color.
If the doctor ever determined that it needed
treatment, he would use a laser. However,
the freckle is right in the middle of my retina.
He said I would become partially blind, so
we continue to ask Abba Father to heal me.

In my Father's care,
Tina Marie