They're Home!

Welcome Home Samuel Matvey!

We love you!!!

Meet our newest nephew!

For those of you who haven't already been following along with Allyson and Ryan's blog: A Hope Found (click to follow link) I want to introduce our newest little nephew, Samuel Matvey! He is still in an orphanage in Russia, but a few days ago he officially became a Howard. They still have a long wait in Russia until they are able to travel home but I just wanted you all to see what a cutie he is! Take a look at their blog for the whole story and be amazed at God's faithfulness to those who trust Him with their lives. Pray for Allyson and Ryan and their time in Russia- they are still only able to visit Samuel for another week and they are missing the other kids a lot as well. We miss them too! We can't wait until we can all be together to celebrate this precious little boy joining the family.

We love you Ryan, Allyson, and Samuel! Come home soon!

"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."

John 14:18

A precious little nephew

Just wanted you all to check out our newest nephew who actually resides in Russia right now...

Check out Ryan and Allyson's blog... They really have a way of capturing their experiences into words and you will fall in love with little Samuel Matvey. You can read all about him over there. We have had the wonderful priveledge of seeing God's hand through this whole process, even though it is such a different experience for them than it was when they adopted Noah 3 years ago. It is awesome to watch God take over when we step out in faith and that is exactly what they have done.
I think adoption is one of the most beautiful things we can experience in our lives... both human adoption, and God's adoption of us into His family are such a wonderful part of His master plan and it is amazing to be a part of it! We can't wait until little Matvey joins the family for good!