"Good morning. I’m Cindy Brewer and I’m adopted. And if you are a Christian, if Jesus is your Savior, then so are you."

The following article is taken from a message given by Cindy Brewer at the Bluebank Church of God in Morehead, Kentucky, at a "Celebrating Adoption" service on January 29, 2006.

Above, Cindy and the Brewers' five daughters (l to r) Anna Mei, Faith, Jillian, Elizabeth and Joy.

Carly Stoeckle is a new millennial woman with a down home touch. A native of Boston, Carly joined AHH in June of 2005. Carly's extensive international experiences have been a definite plus in understanding the varied components of the adoption process.

Shown above: Mary and Colin Judge with son Peter. Picture taken in China shortly after Peter joined their family.

Hurray! In January, 21 more children arrived home with AHH families! We joyfully welcome these new additions.

Hello AHH Family (or maybe I should say Howdy Ya’ll!) Since June 1, 2005, I have been working with A Helping Hand to develop a presence in Texas. We opened the office in Irving, Texas, which is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

The 6th annual Happy Feet Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, from 4-7 pm at the Macedonia Christian Church in Lexington. What started out as a "dress-up" party for fathers and daughters has become a themed event for the whole family. This year, children and adults will "rock around the clock" to music and decorations that celebrates the 50's. In addition to dancing to the oldies from our in-house DJ, Jonathan Scott, there will be food and prizes. Come in a 50's costume or dressed for the prom--it's going to be a night to remember! Be sure to check out the next issue of "Touch Point" for pictures from the big night! For registration information, volunteer sign-ups or a map to the church, click here. Once again, this year's Happy Feet Dance is coordinated by AHH parent Jennifer Spaulding. Help is needed to set up, staff registration and food areas, and clean up.

Dan and Susie Roberts have a passion for children. Recently, that passion received national recognition as the Roberts were selected for an "Angel In Adoption" award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Each year, members of Congress select individuals, families or organizations from their home states that have "demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent loving homes." Each year, winners from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are honored at a gala dinner in Washington, DC.

Like many couples, Dan and Susie married young and were blessed with three biological children, Emily (25), Danny (23), and Joseph (18). They also suffered the loss of five babies. About six years ago, Isabelle (now 7) joined the family. Later, Lily and Hannah (also now 7) arrived, followed by Faith (6) and Annabeth (4). All the girls are from China.

While Dan works second shift to support the family, Susie homeschools and has a ministry of intercessory prayer, counseling and encouragement to many people.

So, is the family complete? The Roberts' just smile. "We're praying about another child--a son-- from the Special Needs list," says Susie. You can't help but feel that for some precious boy, an angel is most certainly on the way.

The following families received referrals in January!

Congratulations to:
Santiago & Karen Alvarez
Stephen & Hollyn Back
Eric & Amy Billingsly
William & Tammy Buechele
Peter & Debbie Bustetter
Jack & Sheila Enoch
Andrew & Julie Gould
Joe & Tonya Grace
Gary & Robin Hall
Michael & Lisa Hoyt
Mark & Rachelle Hutchins
Keith & Traci Owens
Stephen & Carol Randolph
Michael & Rachel Stahley
Jerry & Sarah Summers

Click on the picture to see more information about the recent outreach in Vietnam.