Cold Cold Cold

It has been cold down here in Texas this week. Let's see . . . on Monday we had ice and sleet, Tuesday was cold but dry, Wednesday our office was closed due to more snow, ice, sleet, and it has been cold and drizzly (if that is a word) ever since. We should be getting more snow on Monday. I'm blaming the weather on a sinus/chest cold that I've had all week, and Hunter has shown some of the same symptoms--runny nose, slight cough, not sleeping well--but he might also be getting some teeth.

Anyway, I don't have any new pictures to post. It has been pretty quiet around the Heenan house. I'll try and do better next week.

I also want to mention that I had an incredible conversation with a woman today who was seeking some guidance about Jesus Christ. I was absolutely flattered that she would ask me since I have never been all that vocal about my faith. Nevertheless, we sat down and I had an incredible time telling her about the incredible grace and mercy of our God. In reflecting on this moment, I have concluded that all Christians should minister to others when God presents the opportunity. Just because we aren't preaching behind the pulpit on Sunday mornings doesn't mean that we can't reflect our love of JC through our actions. I am hopeful that the way I live my life is what encouraged this woman to discuss with me some very important and life changing issues that she is addressing in her life.

Take care, and I love ya'll.

One Year Ago Today!

I cannot believe it, but one year ago today I received the greatest phone call of my life. About this same time last year, I was at work when the adoption agency called and told me about a baby boy who needed a good home. One year ago tomorrow, we met Hunter for the first time, and the following day we took him home.

Sissy Getting Some "Hunter Love"

Don't worry, Sissy is harmless.

Hunter In The Refrigerator

Hunter's New Friend

Hunter on Christmas morning

What a Christmas!

Man, what a Christmas Season! It was so great to be moved in and have such a blessed Christmas. Christmas Eve we had a great lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Ahlstrom and Mom and Doc. For those of you who don't know, Jason and Jodi were called out on a storm and spent Christmas in Washington. We sure thought about them, and my prayer for them that night was that they have a safe return home and that they know how much we love them.

Christmas Eve we went with Rachelle's family to Christmas Eve service in Burkburnett. It is a great tradition, and it was great to see almost the whole family. Christmas day was busy . . . Hunter had a visit from Santa so we opened a few presents in the morning before heading to Wichita Falls to open presents with my family. We were back in Burkburnett after lunch to open presents with Rachelle's family. That afternoon, we headed to Rachelle's grandparents' farm for a few more presents! We were exhausted to say the least. I came back to Fort Worth that night because I had to work the next day.

I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and New Years Holiday. For those of you we didn't see over the Holidays, please know that you were on our thoughts and in our prayers. We love you!