First trip to the Zoo....

OOH! WOW! WEE! AWW! CHOO! CHOO!
Well, those 6 words sums up our day at the Atlanta Zoo. MK had a blast and so did Daddy and Mommy. We met my cousin, his wife and little boy and babysitter this morning. We stayed all day and saw every animal except the tigers. Catch them next time. Mk loved the carousel ride, choo choo train, and sliding at the playground. She was a trooper. The weather was cool and overcast ( perfect Zoo weather) We had a picnic and then she napped for awhile and woke up ready to see the monkeys. She got to see the gorillas being fed, 2 kangaroos fighting and some brand new ducklings swim. What a day of memories! She and JAJ had a blast playing and sharing their Zoo day together. It was a fun day. I just love watching my little girl exploring her world. Oh, I forgot to post this last night when it happened; MK knelt down by her bed on her own for the first time Wed. night to say her prayers when we told her it was night night time. Praise God! The first fruits of our parenting labor. Thank you Jesus for our little miracle and thank YOU for allowing us time with her to teach her about YOU. I posted some photos for you to enjoy...

Memorial Day

Please pray for our Patriotic Armed Forces standing in harm’s way around the world on our behalf today, and for their families. Especially families of those fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, who gave their lives in defense of American liberty.
We had a beautiful service Sunday at church. Our Pastor really spoke from his heart. He has SUCH a burden for the lost; as we all should. He set a 1/6 goal for us... We are to witness to and invite one person to church who is either unchurched or unsaved within 6 months. Pray for me and Ritchie. In Matthew 28 there is the Great Commission He has set before us; so we should be following it every moment we are given the chance. I need to pray for that chance.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
We went to the park. MKH had fun of course playing on the playground and watching the planes fly by. The pollen has gotten to her though. She has sneezed all day long. Need to go clean up after dinner.
Later

Speechless...

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.


Ephesians 3:14-19 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; ...

I am just speechless (one of my favorite songs by SCC) today with the news of the passing of Maria. Maria was the 5 yr old adopted daughter of Steven Curits Chapman. SCC is very admired by our family and close friends the Paces. He started a charity called Shaohanna's Hope. This charity allowed many families to go and follow God's commandement to adopt. Steven has 3 biological children and adopted 3 little girls from China as well. My heart and prayers go out to this family. Our friends TRP and CDP followed God and traveled to China and brought home a precious blessing who they named after one of SCC's daughters. We love you SJP. Please hug your loved ones today. Just remember, Thank God for everyday he has given you and every moment he had allowed you to share with your loved ones. I love you RLH and I love you MK. MK you are my Miracle from God and I do thank Him for everyday he gives me with you.

Sincerely, KSH

Trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico May 2008

Well I am not sure I have a enough words or even space to tell you all just how much fun we had in Cabo. First of all, it was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks Gigi and Ppop. It was paradise. The weather was perfect. MKH is going to be our world traveler. She just loved the airplane. She looked out the window the whole trip. She finally gave out and fell asleep 30 minutes before we landed in Atlanta, only because it was dark. Ha! She got so exicited on the airport trains. She would laugh and say Coo Coo for Choo Choo of course. She loved the water and the sand! She was sooooo perfect. She had fun playing with her cousins too. RLH went fishing in the Sea of Cortez and caught a bunch of Mahi Mahi(that were delicious, by the way) and he also caught the Largest Marlin of the Season, a 200 something pound Marlin. Too big for the boat! Congrats RLH! He has the blisters to prove it;took him 1 hour and 40 mionutes to reel him in. Wow! We took an awesome boat ride out to Lovers beach this neat island and reef that seperates the sea of cortez from the Pacific Ocean. One of my favorite things was sitting on the sand on the island in awe of God's beautiful creation with Ritchie pondering what the first explorer's thought about this paradise on Earth. We had a great time. Hope to go back next year. Here are some of my favorite pictures. Enjoy.
Night Night

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Ours will be quite different this year. Out of the country, with mine, without Ritchie's mom, and praying to God to show me His will on whether or not I am to become a mother again. I am so content with my perfect angel He has already given me. Everynight when we say our prayers with MK I thank Him for another day with her. She brings such joy to our life. We are really seeking His will. This has been such a wild year full of lots of changes... So we covet your prayers to not only do His Will but if it is His Will for us to have more; WHEN? I hope all of you Moms out there have a Great Mother's Day and remember we have already been given the most precious gifts of all; our Children. They are a gift from ABOVE. I just hope MK grows up to love me half as much as I love mine. Happy Mother's Day Gigi.

Daily Scripture

May 05, 2008
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:20

I just love this verse. Hope you do as well. Take care. Don't have much time to chat now. Laundry calls so I can start packing. We leave Saturday morn. for vacation.
later...

thought for the day...

I will put my trust in Him
Hebrews 2:13

I need to repeat this every morning and every night! Just thought I would share some inspiring words of our most awesome GOD.