The Call

We have found it so very strange to hear people write about "the call" - mostly because our experience has been very different.  We have had MANY calls - prayed over several children - and were even on the path to becoming a family of FOUR - when our plans were changed by a whole host of different circumstances.  As much as we could sit and dwell on the sadness of our "change of plans" - there is MUCH to be thankful for.  Guess what?! We have a little girl. God's Gift to us.  Her American name is Hadiya Claira.  She is  perfect.in. every.way.  She has the most darling cheeks - the cutest hair - and is already accessorizing.  She is our perfect match.  We are in the process of signing our official referral papers.  So what is next?    We are happy to say that we have a date with US Immigration next Wednesday.  After that, our paperwork will finish being translated and make its way to the Congolese Embassy.  Once we are approved through the embassy - our Congolese lawyers will begin the lengthy process of working our adoption through their court system.  This is the longest part of the entire process. Once we have made it through court, we will get a call requesting our presence for an adoption court date - That means - GET ON THE PLANE AND COME GET YOUR DAUGHTER. We are anxiously and prayerful awaiting that day.

Although this week has been FULL of ups and downs (Did we mention it is only Wednesday?) - We know God is working so clearly in our lives.  He is giving us the grace that we need to get through each day.  We feel so humbled by his abundant blessings. We feel unworthy of our incredible support system.  How did we get so lucky to call many of you friends?!?!  Thank you just doesn't seem enough - but it is all we have for now.  Until you get a chance to pinch those little cheeks and look into those eyes....Oh...WE CAN'T WAIT!!