Life Long Partners . . . Happy 4th Anniversary

Has it really been 4 years ago that we had our much anticipated wedding day!! How time has flown. Reflecting back, it has been a very full and abundant 4 years.

• September 19, 2005 – Our first (and only, at this point) nephew was born.
• October 21 – November 1, 2005 - We traveled to Cambodia to visit with missionaries and friends.
• 2005-2006 school year – April's first year teaching “just” 2nd grade instead of combination 1st and 2nd grades at Shalom.
• December 2005 – The red Cavalier died and we bought our first vehicle together, a Ford, Ranger.
• June 24, 2006 – Traveled to Luray Caverns for 1 year anniversary.
• August 12, 2006 - Sister Anya and "now" brother-in-law Ryan were married.
• 2006-2007 school year – Eric began his college education at Ship U. April was able to move into the Shalom school building – no more mobile trailer!
• January 2007 – Eric began to work as the Food Safety Manager at Lehman’s Egg, as well as taking on a few other new duties (with a full time class load!).
• March 25, 2007 – We bought our first home! After much researching and contemplation and prayer. . . becoming homeowners has been such a blessing and a true learning experience.
• May 12, 2007 – Moving day!
• July 3, 2007 – We became aunt and uncle once again! This time a niece.
• 2007-2008 school year – Struggles with infertility and wanting very much to become parents. Eric’s second year of taking classes and working full time, and my 5th year teaching at Shalom.
• December 2007 – April graduated with Masters of Education from Ship. U. Finally done!
• June 16, 2008 – We began the adoption process and the journey of parenthood.
• December 26, 2008 to January 2, 2009 – Visited Dietle Grandparents in Florida over Christmas break. This was a very relaxing and rewarding time after just completing Ethiopian dossier, which can be a daunting and overwhelming part of the adoption process.
• March 7, 2008 – 3rd positive pregnancy test, what would this journey entail? (Currently week 20, so far, so good!)
• June 6, 2009 - Brother Mike and "finally" sister-in-law Stacy were married.
• Yesterday – Marks the 5th month in the “waiting” phase of our adoption, maybe 5 to 8 more months to go until we have a little face and name to go with it???????
• Today – Praising God for ALL that HE has done in our lives!! He truly is AMAZING! (We also plan to have a new experience eating at an Ethiopian restaurant in Frederick, MD this evening.)