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Greetings All!

This last week was a milestone in my life's China adventure. Can anyone guess the occasion??
Yep! October 1st was my 1 year anniversary of living in China! One whole year, 1 year ago I moved to this place to follow the call that God had blatantly set on my heart to serve these precious kids here at SFCV and what a year it has been! So many highs, blessings, good times, smiles, tears and so much love. I think I'm more in love with these kids and this place than ever before. I'm really in awe at how fast this past year has gone, I feel like I just moved and yet I'm so at home that I feel as if this place has been my home for a lifetime.
Over the last several days, I've taken small moments to stop and personally reflect on all of the incredible things that God has done in my life to get me to where I am today. He's brought me through so much hurt, pain, selfishness, pride and arrogance (not that I'm perfect now - I'm not!) but He's done such a work in my life and in my heart, I'm so eternally grateful for His love and mercy.

In all my reflecting these last few days, I've come to see how much the Lord has done for me this last year, not only has be provided for me financially (and thanks to all of you, too), but he has provided for my every emotional and spiritual need as well. I have been blessed with wonderful friends there at SFCV that I now call my family. I have the most precious kids in my life that call me Jiejie (big sister). and I have a spunky and adorable dog that calls me mom. I have a church family both here in China and back at home that love, support and encourage me in the ways of God and the call that He has for me. How blessed am I? I can't believe how Good our God is.

I want to personally thank all of you, my readers, friends, and family for being apart of this incredible journey. I'm looking forward to the new things and adventures that God has for me and my life here in China.

Take a look at some of my favorite moments over the last 365 days here in China :) ...
BEWARE....There are a LOT!
October 2, 2014: Naomi squared
Fall Costume Party with Li Ranran (Ronny)
Our therapy team, plus Seth :)
Love this little muffin! 
Kayla and Charlie Moon <3
Thanksgiving with the SFCV fam!
Wrapping all the Christmas presents for our kiddos
Merry Christmas!
January 8th, 2015 Katie P made it to SFCV!
Loved having my Kit Kat here sharing in this adventure!
Xander loved ASL class with Miss Kelly in January
Shanghai! February 6-8th 

US China Business Association awards banquet in Shanghai
Love this team!
Happy Valentine's Day, Love Sid! 

 Kevin swinging into Spring
Therapy Seminar in Beijing with my crew!
Celebrating Chinese New Year watching fireworks with Cody!
Annie is such a cool kid!
Hong Kong with Teddy Bear Thomas, April 2015
   
Kennedy, Ronny and Kelly all made progress walking this Spring!


Miss Maya, so fabulous!
April 26th: We met and I completely fell in Love with Zai!
Who doesn't love doggie kisses? Leonard does!
Becoming buds!
Love this kid!

Girl's Weekend in Tianjin, May 25-27th
My Chinese best friend! Love her so much!
June 1st: International Children's Day! So blessed to be apart of this Staff!
Isaac's cheeks are so kissable!
Nothing like meeting new friends in Beijing!
Summer Therapy staff pic! I brought them these outfits
 from the U.S when I was home in July.
Picking up the kids from Summer Camp in Zhengzhou, August 10th.
Therapy with the 3 amigos: Brody, Kevin and Aubrey :)
So blessed to have Kennedy in my life! His joy is so contagious!
Hong Kong, Part 2: September 7-9th
September 15th: Kyrra Made it to SFCV!
Love watching her fall in love with these kiddies!

This guy <3 love little Zekie!
Turning 24 in Tianjin, 9/27 :)

Finally......
October 1, 2015:
Celebrating 1 year in China and Chinese National Holiday
with dear friends and my Chinese family!
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