My day began with an appointment at the adoption office to receive Hailee and Harper's referrals. It was quick and easy. I walked in, the psychologist asked me one or two questions about why I want to adopt these two children, then they read some info to me off their files. It was funny to see our dossier lying on the table. Months and months of hard work now in their hands.Yep, that's … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
day one
Hello precious friends and family, How can I ever thank you all enough for your outpouring of love yesterday? Thank you for all the enouraging comments, scripture, and words of advice. It was truly such a blessing to read them all.Today is a new day--and I have been feeling so much better, I'm happy to report. When I got home last night I decided that if I'm going to make the most of my time … [Read more...]
safe and sound
Hello from Kiev. I made it. I'm tired and feeling very tender and emotionally fragile, but doing okay.Sunday was TOUGH. I honestly felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. Saying goodbye to the ones I love the most in this life was so darn hard. Oh my goodness, what a tearful day. I got on the airplane and bawled my eyes out...for hours. I know, I'm such a wimp. Tears flowed until … [Read more...]
“Go!”
Running out the door to head to the airport.I can't believe this day has finally arrived. My heart is full of anticipation...and sadness. This is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. My children are heartbroken, they don't want mommy to go. My hubby and I have never been separated for this long. It is not going to be easy, and we all know … [Read more...]
into the unknown
Oh my word, sweet friends, three more sleeps. The days are just flying by as I try to get everything done before I fly out on Sunday.While my world is so crazy busy, truthfully my heart is aching. The next three days are going to be so tough. I just cannot imagine saying goodbye to my precious family for such a long time. Goodness, I don't know how I'm going to do it. … [Read more...]
family
There truly is nothing more special than the gift of family, is there?My family all live in South Africa.Yesterday we traveled to Denver to pick up my Dad and Beth. My kids were so super excited. Oh how they love these two. The distance between us has never affected our relationship negatively--it has only brought us closer together. When we are together, we treasure every minute.We … [Read more...]
am I really?
I keep wondering if it really is true.Am I really going to finally meet our two daughters in just a few days? Like, um, next week?Oh my goodness, the reality of it all is finally starting to sink in. I leave in just seven days.Soon I will get to hold this little sweetie....And this one too...I won't have to stare at the same two little photos over and over again. In just a few days I … [Read more...]
don’t hold back
How can we ever thank those of you who supported our auction? We are SO very grateful!The Lord has once again been good to us. We asked Him for $1000 from the auction.Oh what little faith we have....He blessed us with $1500!!!Such a huge blessing. Thank you so much for your support, friends.So often people tell us that they would love to adopt a child. You know the one … [Read more...]