Our Home Strong schools, the Magic House, a world class zoo and kids' art programs make St. Louis, Missouri, a fabulous place for children!  Our home is made of church, family, and friends.   Our church welcomes and supports all God’s children from 0 or 100. Our families will surround the newest adopted one with love!   Grandma Lacy and Papa and Nana Serino are always ready to hold a hand and take a walk in the park. Four little cousins can’t wait to run on the beach together at the yearly Family Beach Bonanza. Uncle Yuki and Aunt Nelie want to teach all about their home in Japan. They are all so dear to us and visit often, from a small town in North Carolina, a big town in Tennessee, and the coast of Oregon. And our friends here in town are the “nearby family,” always ready to share toys, hugs, and a good supper. Elizabeth can't wait to be a STAY-AT-HOME mom! Her current work as pastor and counselor will take a back seat for museum trips and peanut butter sandwiches. Ron works as the children and youth pastor in our family-centered church. His flexible work hours will give him lots of time to fully share in the diaper changes, the story times, the homework help and all the "But why, Daddy???