Surgery date!

Well, we got an unexpected surprise call today! Chapel Hill has an opening for surgery on Jan 26th. We took the spot.
Please begin praying for Ruth's surgery to close her palate to be successful and quick recovery!
Our God is in control!

One quick note: yesterday was the 1st time we observed Ruth praying outloud on her own. While Chloe prayed her prayer last night with Ruth on the bed beside her, Ruth began to babble with her eyes closed and hands clasped. She continued until chloe finished and Ruth ended with Amen! I was so shocked. Then she repeated it all while on Timon's bed praying.
So cool to me! Tonight, Ruth "prayed" at dinner. It sure amazes me that she already understands so much English but blows me away that she is quickly learning about our God!!

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Passion 2011 trip to Atlanta, GA

Ruth likes to wear hair bows, so we got her a few new ones for the trip. She tried them all on at once.

Her 1st taste of sour cream and parents who were talking equals a messy face!

Main sessions were awesome! It was incredible to see Ruth worsip Him by imitating those around her. One song included the words "we welcome you with praise". Ruth was signing "your welcome" when I glimpsed at her. I just teared up knowing she clearly understood the praises we were declaring!

Every night was late, and that brings out the craziness in all of us! Ruth was dancing in her new hat before bath time.

She really grew comfortable with the college kids from our church. One afternoon she just walked up to John Lane and almost sat in his lap! She ended up beside him!

What a great time!!!!

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Yes, she was amazed at the finished look!

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Well, Ruth has been sick with a fever since we came home from Passion. I guess we wore her out!
Tonight, to brighten this house up, we let her select the polish color for her nails. Of course it would be pink!
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On the road to Passion 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Well, she is entertained!
After applying lotion everywhere on Ruth and then baby doll, I decided to let her apply chapstick. Yes- baby is greased well and ruth's face can withstand 30 mph winds without chapping!

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Yes- crazy picture.... But guess what!
See, I was unloading the dishwasher just now and Ruth was helping me. However, she opened the silverware drawer and then proceeded to unload all the silverware! My smart cookie not only knew what drawer to open, she also put the silverware in it!!! I sure don't mind straightening out this drawer now!
Just had to share our "ah ha" moment today!
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First snow!

So much has happened since my last post! Thanksgiving was awesome! All the family got to meet Ruth.
Anyway today, it started to snow!

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