Today we said goodbye to one of our best friends and an adopted family member. My heart is breaking with the thought that Debbie will never again walk across the road to come chat with me, borrow something, vent to me, or just be here. I will never be able to play Phase 10 without thinking about how much she loved that game. Macaroni and cheese will never be cooked without thinking about her. I will miss hearing her say my name. I will miss parenting together. I will miss the fact that she will not be here to greet Peter. Most of all, I will miss her and all that she meant to us. I am so thankful that we will be together in Heaven one day but until then, I will miss you Debbie and will be envious that you are in Heaven without me. What happened to us getting property together and you living in your little house behind me? We were supposed to grow old together, Me, you and Eric, and sit on the porch and rock together. Please pray for her children. As much as we hurt, I cannot imagine their hurt. As their adopted mommy I want to take their pain away, but I cannot. We love you Na'Taisha Alexander and Deodrick Alexander! You will always be our children. Debbie bought me a beautiful picture the other day with these words: "Many people walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." And you my dear Debbie, did exactly that. We love you and cannot wait to see you in Heaven. Until then, enjoy time with your mom, Hannah and all the others who are there. Because when I get there, we will have lots to talk about!! It's amazing how God works. I spent most of the Christmas season wondering why we weren't in China. Now I know why. And two days later, we receive our travel plans. God is good...all the time!!!