How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you......Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you.--1 Thessalonians 3:9-11 It is our privilege to announce the impending adoption of Melinda Ruth "Ruthie"       Birthdate: in the People's Republic of China   DTC: September 29, 2006 LID: November 8, 2006 Referral Date: Travel Dates: Hopefully Soon!!     Anxiously awaited by Milledge, Angie, Jon Milledge, and Anderson   For Ruthie Sometimes in life It seems like the things we hope and long for Never will arrive. It's often hard holding onto hope To keep our dreams alive. For in my heart there has always been The desire to buy ribbons and bows and dresses For a special little girl with an angelic face And mounds of long black tresses. Tea parties, dances, secrets and "Annie", Out to lunch and shopping with Monnie. Makeup and boys, laughing and sharing, Talking and crying, loving and caring. Now God has answered a prayer And given me the chance to love another-- A little sister for my two boys And the gift of being your mother. We will be blessed not just with two, But now a perfect three. For God has made the way For you to be part of our family. To love and cuddle and cherish, A daughter of our very own. And it is our prayer that with us, Sweet Ruthie, Your heart will find its home.   Written by Caryn friend and mother to Reed, Ryan and Jessie, and Julie and Shea, adopted from China       You can begin following our voyage by either clicking on one of the buttons to the left, or you can use this link:       This page hosted by