Because EVERY child should be celebrated, whether they're born into a family, or adopted into a family....whether they're your first, second, third, or....not, it doesn't matter, I invite you to follow along on our trip to China to adopt our son.   This little boy who is about to be adopted into our family, is already loved by us, and we are simply on pins and needles, anxious to meet him!!!  We know not what to expect...will he be sweet, or stubborn?  Will he come to us willingly, or desperately hang onto anything he can hold onto to avoid us?  Will he smile or cry when he meets us?  The reality is, when you adopt a child, maybe especially an older child, you must go into it with your eyes, and your heart, wide open.  This little boy doesn't know what "family" is...he has so much to learn.  Our promise to him, is that we will try with every ounce of our being, to be the best family we can be for him.  To be patient, understanding, and set realistic boundaries for him.  

Wu Wen Bing, or, Benjamin Alfred Peckenpaugh, (only if you approve of that name...) we are coming for you!  Hang on buddy.....it won't be long now!!!  

Gracie and I will leave Evansville on Wednesday, May 27th, and receive Benjamin in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, on Monday, June 1st!  

Praying for God's blessing for a safe trip....

With love, and an anxious heart,

Judy

Such a stubborn smile...."I will not show you my teeth..."

He looks like a little athlete....and a bit of a stud muffin!

If He's not a Peckenpaugh, I don't know who is!!!