We are at the 30 day mark!
But who is counting?
We are!
Along with our families, friends, co-workers, and fellow bloggers!
About Our Family
- ...
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- We are James, Lisa, Patrick, Christian, Carson, and Ella Payne a military family serving our country via service in the U.S. Army. Jim and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 wonderful home grown sons -Patrick, Christian and Carson. We recently adopted our beautiful daughter Ella Grace Ana from Donets'k, Ukraine in September. Jim and I began our Army life together at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and every assignment thus far has extended unique opportunities and challenges for our family to grow and learn; to become a stronger, committed, and a prepared Army family. Having recently lived abroad for six amazing years, we cannot express how thankful we are for the opportunity to have represented our great country and to discover the cultures and customs of other countries; to become close to the people and learn from them; to open our hearts and minds to the unfamiliar languages and way of life in other countries. Having now moved back to the United States, we are looking forward to discovering what new adventures await our family. Rest assured, wherever the Army sends us we will continue to serve you and our country proudly. Army life, we wouldn’t trade it!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
This is our "spot" we began at the beginning of our journey in May 2007, to adopt a child from Ukraine. In August 2008, we traveled to Ukraine to bring our daughter/sister Ella Grace Ana home; and on September 12, 2008 we did just that.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
4 comments:
Thirty days will go quickly!
We'll be excited to follow along as you travel.
Next thing you know you'll be in Ukraine! No reason to feel nervous! I was more nervous as my parents drove us to the airport than at our SDA appt!
Staci
WOW..you have an awesome family blog! I am so jealous of your technology skills . Happy July birthday to both (right?) of your boys. They have grown so much. Its so hard for me to believe that is what they look like when I remember them so differently. Seeing Patrick is really a blast. We are very excited for you all. You have many blessings now and more to come in your future. I just received the invite that your friends put together in honor of your daughter. It is a beautiful idea and I am honored to be part of it. Stay well. Love, Dayna
wow, it's so exciting!!! you're in my thoughts and prayers.
blessings,
rayanne
Post a Comment