My heart is slowly sinking ...

As the time passes by, my heart starts to slowly sink into a slump. I'm not normally a negative person (at least I don't try to be) but this little "waiting" period is starting t take its toll. There are days I want to break down and shed tears not understanding why I'm still waiting for my green light after so many weeks. I know there are changes in Ghana and more thorough processes taking place to protect the children but I want to see my babies! Please please can I see my children! Ok ... enough venting, time to see the sun and the bright side!

We built the kids beds this weekend, put their comforters on, rolled out the mattresses, built their cubbies, and built their night stand. Now it's time to paint. And honestly, this mama is ready to hug and kiss her little ones!
Praying for a green light this week ... come on green light!!! Praying we get to travel within two weeks. My heart is sinking, it's breaking ... it's all getting to me. We need our dream to become a reality! Adam and I are ready ... so ready ...

A Child Waits ...

Two out of Four ... not bad! Thank you to "A Child Waits Foundation" for picking us as recipients for a grant! We are truly blessed and ecstatic. God is truly providing a way for us to get our children.
Without organizations like "A Child Waits" and "Lifesong for Orphans" many of families would not be able to make adoption possible due to the large sums of money involved in the process.
We thank each of them for making our dream a reality and giving one more international child a conclusion to their wait for a forever family!!!

Decree DECREE DeCrEe ... for ME!

I'm in shock ... I know I am. No tears. No jumping up and down, simply STARED at the computer "Final Adoption Decree!!!!!" But I want to cry. But I want to jump up and down w/ pure giddiness. It's official, WE have been granted adoption orders for Anita and Maxwell. It's a HUGE step, a HUGE accomplishment in this process. The reality is settling in. "Mommy and Daddy are coming little ones ... we're coming to meet you!" I'm scared. I'm nervous. I'm hoping I do this "mom" thing right. I know it will all fall into place. I know I'll learn so much more from them than they'll probably learn from me. We look forward to the change in our life. We are so excited to have these little ones, these gifts from God, these little gifts who have so MANY of people waiting to meet them, hug them, encourage them, teach them, and LOVE THEM!
To our beautiful Anita and handsome Maxwell,
Mommy and Daddy have waited a full year for this day to happen. We have prayed for you, talked about you, wondered about you, and have simply waited for YOU to be a part of our lives. We hope to give you a life full of laughter, love, values, and opportunity. We know God created you extra special ... and he knew so long ago we would all be together one day. We ask God to prepare your hearts and minds for what is to come. We ask God to give us the wisdom and love to be the best parents to each of you. We cannot wait to hug you and kiss you and live LIFE with you. Mommy and Daddy love you Anita and Maxwell!"