Author Archives: Brian Asker

The long and the snooze of it…

Our last days in China went so fast! After spending a few days in Xuan Song’s capital city of Hunan (Changsha) we were grateful for a very short flight to Guangzhou. He hated the seat belt and either screamed or … Continue reading

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What I love about China

1. Everyone seems to love that we have adopted one of their children! People smile at us, play with us, help us and even offer treats when Xuan Song screams through most of an airplane flight! 2. The food. Oh … Continue reading

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God is Good. All the time.

It has been a little over 48 hours since we have our Xuan Song with us. I must say that it was a long time a’comin’ but has been so worth the paperwork and waiting! Things are really going so … Continue reading

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Minions

We were visiting my sister and brother in the twin cites when we said yes to adoption.  It was January of 2012.  Sandi was out for a morning run.  Praying as she ran, she was asking God if we should … Continue reading

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Longest day of the year

June 21: technically the longest day of the year.  This year I beg to differ; it’s the 22nd. (This little guy was attempting his own epic adventure on the Great Wall yesterday.  Fitting description of waiting for our son today!) … Continue reading

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olympians!

There is a certain personal trainer at our Y named Anna McGhee.  I have never had a 1-1 session with her, but for over 2 years, I’ve attended her classes. There are many “Anna McGhee-isms” that run through my head, … Continue reading

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Not so forbidden…

Ironically we joined about 1,000,000 people at the Forbidden City this morning.  After 3-4 amazingly colored buildings, things started to run together to be honest.  Eventually we reached an amazing garden and caught a glimpse of the Temple of Heaven. … Continue reading

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Relax, we’re in Beijing!

 WE MADE IT TO CHINA!  The 13-hr + plane ride consisted of 3 meals, lots of beverage service and too many movies to remember.  Oh, and a little bit of sleep. We got to fly over AK and we saw … Continue reading

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how many is a million?

We have all been there, I’ll bet. You have a thought and wonder, “was that me or God thinking that?” Nope, this will not be a blog about God’s will and decision-making, but perhaps the first of many blogs about … Continue reading

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