Unexpected gift

 July 31, 2014 - a Thursday. This week our little boys are enjoying their third and final VBS of the summer. They always have a great time with friends their age while learning more about Jesus, and this Mama sure does enjoy a little “break” from all of the fun of being at home. This week also had me bidding farewell to my best girlfriend. She is about to go back home to Asia. Our time together was precious and my dear husband made sure that we got lots of it.

Yesterday (after sending my sweet friend off), I worked at a local consignment sale that takes place twice a year in my town. (The Big O and I have a block business and we will sell these blocks at events from time to time) I was surprised by how many people I actually knew. We have lived in Texas for almost a decade (so hard to believe!) and apparently that will bring one into contact with a LOT of people!

However, the gift that I received yesterday was coming into contact with friends and acquaintances who showered us with support for our adoption! Everyone expressed their excitement for our family and asked questions about our little sister. When is she coming? Have you seen her yet? Will you have to travel to go get her? It was encouraging and so fun to know that we have so many people cheering us on!

For anyone following, the answers are that we do not yet know when she is coming. We are estimating one year or less – hoping for a lot less! No, we have not yet been matched with a child, so we have no picture to share. Yes, my husband and I will both travel to Uganda when the time arises in order to apply for her visa, attend court and meet our daughter.

It can seem like forever, in the words of my boys, until we can bring sister home. While we need this time to educate ourselves and raise money, we all really want her home soon. But while we wait, thank you all for cheering us on, for waiting with us and for your love and support. It all means so much.