God continues to move us closer to the design He has for our family. Although we have always felt that there are two children waiting for us in Africa, we never considered the possibility that we may not bring them home at the same time. I am learning from my daycare children that it is important for me to begin with an infant, just one infant. I think our hearts to bring home an older child were very much driven by our sense of compassion for orphans and our desire to help the children who don't have an easy time finding a forever home. I don't think that our desires have changed but it is important for us to be realistic about what we can handle. We are not parents yet and we need to take things slowly, really hear what God is calling us to. With all that in mind, we made a decision today to request one infant. I believe, and Nathan has shared this desire many times, that we will pursue another adoption in Ethiopia. Neither of us believes that this journey will be the last of our adoption journies. We've both expressed a desire to adopt a teenager when our first children reach their teen years. I know that we will return to Ethiopia. I have peace that this trip is meant to be a journey for our very first son. I believe that God is using our experiences to guide us and I am so thankful for that. I am so thrilled at the prospect that our dear, sweet son could be in my arms sometime next year. I am thrilled that we have made this decision. I feel like things are moving forward.
Oh, and did I mention, my crib stealing mother in law helped me pick out a wonderful rocker/glider to rock her grandson in?!! Well, she did and it is wonderful. Now lets just hope she buys it for me! (Karen - I'm fond of the solid fabric and the ottoman is great too! :) )
http://www.bestchairs.com/bcpublic/productDetail.do?option=&product=C2517DP&category=CL
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Kelly is my daughter and I'm very proud of her and Nathan for thinking of adopting. I know it's the most loving and unselfish reason to adopt a child from another country. I am going to be the most proud grandparent of this child when it comes home. I can't wait to see my first grandchild when he comes home. Kelly and Nathan, I'm so proud of what you are doing. Don't let anyone keep you from doing it. To hold a child to love and cherish and watch grow up is the most awesome thing in life whether it's your own or adopted. Love from your Mom.
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