Late Nights

Now that we officially have begun this process, I have spent EVERY night reading. There are not too many people adopting from Congo, so those who do, love to speak out. And this is a very wonderful thing! I have already 'met' many people who are on the same journey as us. Every night I sit on my computer and read, or if Ryan convinces me to go to bed, I end up reading on my phone for hours. I have found a whole world of information through story after story of hope, love and family! I am honored to be part of this great path the Lord is guiding us through.

Your words and prayers have been such a blessing and encouragement already. Our cup is already overflowing with your kindness, and we have just begun! The Lord is truly honoring us in this.

I am so blessed with friends who have walked this path before us. Just today, I spent a few hours huddled on a picnic blanket talking with a dear friend who is finalizing her adoption very soon. We smiled, we laughed, we even got misty eyed over our children who are waiting to come home right now. We probably would have started full out crying if someone (not naming names here) hadn't started peeing right next to us with a big ol' grin on his face. That lead to even more laughter. I am beyond blessed to live life with her! If you haven't seen her ETSY shop, go there NOW. Seriously, now....go....what are you waiting for.

And if you asked her, she would tell you how she is blessed. We have another friend who lovingly started an ETSY shop in honor of her sister. Her shop supports those in need as well, and let me tell you.....one word.....adorable.....!! Now that you have oohh'd and ahhh'd over Ang's craftsmanship, go check out Aftan's. I can't wait to place an order. You can't go wrong....adorable purchase....help bring home a lovely lady who is waiting patiently to be in her Momma arms, as well as her Daddy's and her two big brothers.

All that to say, we are blessed....we are blessed by our friends, we are blessed by our children, we are blessed by our extended family, we are even blessed by those who are traveling along the same journey and are willing to share their lives with the blog world!

For those who have committed to joining us in prayer, we have a lot of tough decisions to make in the very near future. Specifically, will you pray with us on:

1 - Finalizing our decision on an agency (we are 99% sure!)

2 - Direction on our housing