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As ready as we can be….
Little did I know, over a year ago, when I had that feeling God wasn’t finished with us and adopting, that it would lead to these four beautiful souls.
We have filed all our papers and the very last check has been sent to our agency. We have spent months, upon months, upon months, praying and hoping that all would work out the way we hoped. We have watched God unfold miracle after miracle on our behalf and we are feeling blessed beyond measure. We have dreamed and cried and laughed with joy with each new update including the newest picture of Ben’s didi, Eli! Isn’t he the sweetest little guy?
We have put together five little booster seats…..
along with five little beds….
And before anyone says anything about it looking like an orphanage or wondering why all the beds would be so close together. I feel the need to say that when Ben and Maisey came home they wanted to be in the same room. Plus, every time I place the beds in different positions in the room, this is what Ben does. He pushes them all together and tells me who will sleep where and how he is going to hold everyone’s hands and then he yells, “Mama, this is gonna be so much fun!” We have six bedrooms in the house. There is more than enough room for them all, but this is how we are going to start out…..together, having so much fun!
We have added a mural to their bedroom wall….
We have bought three new car seats…… and I have answered “No, I don’t need gift receipts. Yes, they are mine. No, I’m not crazy!” more than a few times. 🙂
We have packed all our suitcases and are hoping we haven’t forgotten anything.
We have added on Cassie at the very last minute due to our agency’s request. Believe it or not with a week in which to do it, she got her finals moved and taken, her work covered, her visa, the tickets are bought, and she is packed.
The siblings are excited….
The countdown chart has been made. Dan told Ben that we were going to China to get our treasures and somehow Ben has decided we are traveling on a pirate ship.
The have gotten in their bonding time with daddy…..
Everyone adores Zachary so I know they will be loved and well cared for.
So there is nothing left to do, but bid you all adieu.
What’s to worry about….earthquakes, nuclear war, bird flu?!?! Nah, God’s got it covered.
Thank you so much for all your prayers, well wishes, encouragement, and offers to help while we are gone.
God bless you all!
In just two short days, we will be off on our great adventure to bring four more children into our family. It is our greatest wish to give them a warm place to fall and love for the rest of their lives.
Ben’s conversation with me today says it best:
Ben – “Mama, Eli is going to say xie xie (thank you).”
Me – “Why would Eli say xie xie Ben?”
Ben – “Cause he gets a mama, mama.”Every child, even one who has never had one, understands what a mommy and a daddy are. Family is a beautiful gift that should be every child’s right. So we leave the comfort of our home and our children, to head half-way across the world to give that right to four more beautiful souls. God is good and we are blessed!
