Big Weekend...

So exciting things are happening.

  At some point in the next few days, probably this weekend, our kiddos will be flying from their current location to Kinshasa.  They will be leaving behind the home that they have known, the care takers that have loved them, and their Aunt who will forever be connected to them.  I can't imagine how hard it is for their foster family and Aunt - but especially for our sweet little innocent kiddos.  As much as we are thrilled that they are headed to their final destination before we are all united, we are saddened by the difficulty that the next few days will hold for our kiddos.  Also, the airlines are somewhat unpredictable in Congo, so we are anxiously awaiting a phone call/email to say that they have arrived safely.  So this weekend - say a prayer for our kiddos, along with several others who will be leaving the life they have known behind.  They have no idea of the beauty that is in store.

Pray for safety and peace for their new adventure.  

We can't wait to love on these sweet kiddos.  They are getting so big.  

Have a good weekend!!!
Kristle 

The Dry Season...

We are in a dry season.  There is little to no rainfall.  The water is drying up.  The hope is dwindling.  We are trying.  Trying to hang in there.  It is hard, you guys.  Really hard.  We are trusting people we have NEVER met to help us bring our kiddos home.  As terrific as they may be, that doesn't ease the pain of the process.  The bills keep coming but with no news.  We just keep breathing - hoping THAT breath and prayer will get us through that moment.  We feel like we are drowning in the pool of adoption emptiness - it is filled with worry and sadness and even anger sometimes.  So. Will you say an extra prayer for us tonight?  Pray for a renewal.  We TRUST in God.  He is just SO incredible and has such a plan.  But people affect our process - so pray that the wrong ones get out of the way so that the right ones can move this process along.  Pray for our family.  This is VERY difficult for all of us.  It is hard for our family to watch us hurting and to trust with us.   Pray for healing and hope for us all.  Thanks guys.