Thankful

It really seems like these last 8 weeks have been a total blur.  I think about how much Meliya has grown and changed even in just the last few weeks, and it makes me excited to think about what she'll be like a month from now or 3 months from now.

We find ourselves very thankful these days - not just because it's Thanksgiving season, but simply out of a reflection of where He has brought us over the last few years.  Transitioning to life overseas has, I would say, been quite smooth - we're thankful for His provision and for the strong support of our friends and family.  We're thankful for Meliya, and just for how everything worked out throughout Bethany's pregnancy leading up to Meliya's birth in Beijing.  I'm thankful for my wife - it's amazing to me how she is able to take care of Meliya tirelessly each day.


We're thankful for the chance to head back to the States for a bit to catch up with friends and family.  There is a little bit of trepidation because of the new experiences we'll be encountering (traveling with an infant, seeing if she'll sleep well in new and different surroundings).  But, if it means being able to eat good sushi and have faster internet that what we're getting these days, then it's well worth it to me.

Oh yes, and we're thankful that Meliya is learning to smile ever so slightly once in a while...