...and the kids.
My number one blog request is, "We want to see the ring, close-up!" So for my adoring public :), here you go. I've never been seriously into rings but I always liked the "square" or in lady-like terms, "princess" cut. Nick always liked that cut too, which happens to us a lot. We find ourselves agreeing on things we never discussed. God is the best matchmaker! Anyway, since this is a blog for the whole family, here's a picture of Pastor Fabian's new motorcycle for the guys in New York. The Chapov kids look too cute with the Chong-You kids. Isn't the family of God beautiful?
Since we can't seem to do anything conventional, we finally managed our first real date a week after getting engaged. It may seem like no biggie but when you've been waiting 11 years for your first date, it's a little bit of a deal. I came out my door to a single rose but no Nick. As I walked down the stairs, I saw him, just like "Pretty Woman", where she walks down the stairs to meet her prince. I'm no Julia Roberts but he's way cuter then Richard Gere! (Not that our story is like theirs but you get the point.) Since we weren't done talking as the restaurant closed down, we ended up at PJ's and took a picture just for Gina. New York isn't the only place for good coffee!
After many years, and a few tears, I have met the man of God's dreams for me, Nick Babinetz. He was worth waiting for. I am beyond overwhelmed by the goodness of God. Mere words couldn't describe him so I'll let you all find out for yourselves when you meet him. You're all invited to the wedding as soon as we figure out when. I know we have some explaining to do but I have morning prayer so there's just no way I can get into now. I do owe you all a picture so here it is. Don't worry, you will get plenty of details in the days ahead. Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me in preparation for this next season of my life. Please pray for Nick and I as we begin to fulfill the purposes of God together in our generation. 
The pastors pray over Pastor Fabian, Andrea and Hector
Pastor George greeting Rock UF
Gene's Testimony 
Guys I haven't met yet enjoying the fiesta
The Luca Family and Grandma Powell
How many Rock UFers does it take to deflate a cactus?
With our new friend Rachel, from the Bronx- small world!
From Rock UF to New York City to Rock UF- what an adventure!
Becoming a new creation
Brittany, Mackenzie and Josh- 17 and a senior!
Mackenzie, Dana, Georgio and Baby Luca 3!
Mike & Sheila back in FLA, at least for visit
This holiday weekend gave us the perfect chance for a little mini-reunion. Mike and Sheila were in town visiting family and Yvanka came to get baptized, visit The Rock and hang out with us. We had a quick scare at the airport- no luggage! When the attendant came walking in with her luggage that had been left on the plane, we almost hugged him. That explains the huge grin on our faces! Anyone who knows Yvanka knows that she exudes joy so yellow is definitely her color. Later that day, Yvanka fulfilled her six-month plus dream of being baptized by Pastor Fabian with her close friends. Then we had some pizza and a mini-reunion with the Chapovs, Donovans and Lucas. Josh turned 17 on August 31st so we celebrated him as well. Food and family, what better way to spend the day? 
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