Hi all - well, we're still waiting to hear about Lauren's passport...once that gets issued then we get that long awaited call... that says, "You can book travel and pick up your daughter". Meanwhile, we're wondering about her, what she's doing, does she know about us....is her little heart prepared for this big trip away from the only home she's ever known.... and we wait........
We've been busy as usual, which is so good to pass the time...but I'm really looking forward to a slower pace. Mom's ankle is healing, but she's still on a walking cast/boot. Her big news is she's buying a house...so that has been fun and exciting working through all the issues of purchasing a property as a for sale by owner!! She's worked hard and waited a long time to be able to move to our side of town, so we're excited to see all this fall into place for her.
Joshua is having a great summer at summer camp and spending time with his friends (Trey and Donavan). And of course baseball in the backyard with daddy each night....and collecting lightning bugs. I've been busy with work...and so has Brad. We continue to pack and plan for the trip... our church held a baby shower for Lauren AND the orphanage. It was so sweet to see them donate things for us to give BAT! Mostly crayons, coloring books, candy, hard books, diapers, etc. I can't wait to share all the things we are bringing as a donation to the children there. It's funny how when so many people hear our story they want to send a donation....gotta love the hearts of people!
Joshua continues to talk about Lauren.... she's already his sister in his heart :) She is part of every day conversation with him. He is getting ready for an exciting day at Holiday World. We went last summer --- he absolutely loves it. We've decided we needed to book this before Lauren gets home...because things will be pretty quiet and low key when she arrives and we won't be taking long car rides (like 3-4 hours)...to visit an unusually large amusement park and water park combined!! It's overwhelming for me sometimes all the people....so we know she will have to wait until next summer (or maybe the summer after that!)...before we venture out on such a trip with her. So meanwhile, we book it and check it off our summer list with Joshua BEFORE little miss comes. All our plans are BEFORE and AFTER Lauren these days. :) We went to Brad's nieces wedding this last weekend...was great to see family and said...."see ya in Christmas, the 4 of us!!!" Can't wait to share Christmas at Grandma Blunt's house. It's so easy to be there and it's fairly quiet and low key. Of course it's lots of cooking, church, visiting, and games. Sometimes a movie...sometimes it's listening to grandchildren play piano or violin :) .... it's easy-going and little miss is going to love it!
On other adoption fronts -- I am loving to follow all of you on how God is at work in a mighty way in your lives and the lives of your children (both current...and those to come). I stand in awe of His greatness and how His plans always seem to unfold for our good. He really does love us, doesn't He?? If you are waiting and wonderin' about us.... we are waiting and wonderin' about you....the process is a marathon and not a sprint...so sit back and enjoy the jog...and scenery along the way. God is good, and he is faithful.
This blog documents our adoption journey (our daughter is from India). Now that she's home with us and we are a complete family of four (we also have a son, Joshua) this blog serves to share a variety of topics, adoption related, parenting..... just everyday life. Check out our FAQ on adoption questions, along with any other questions commonly asked.
I was thinking as I read this, "Someday Lauren will love reading about how you all longed for her to come home." My daughter is at an age where she loves to hear us talk about the funny & cute things she did when she first came home (I'm sure that will wear off by the time she's a teen) . . . so it will be great to have this record of how you were feeling and what you talked about while you anticipated her arrival. Hope you hear passport news soon!
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Ahhhh..thanks Nancy. I wondered once, if we might print off each page on a color printer and save our blog in a 3-ring binder. I just might do that :)
DeleteOh, Renae....I hope you hear soon. :) Do you want to know something funny? I totally remember your post about the amusement park last year....You have a picture of the 3 of you there, don't you? Or did you work, while Brad took Joshua? I can't remember...I just remember that that was about the time I started reading your blog. Funny, huh?
ReplyDeleteYour heart is so beautiful as you totally wait on the Lord during this time. Much love and many prayers.....
You are right, miss Mer! - We actually went twice, once I had to work and mom went with Brad and Joshua -- and then at end of summer I went with Brad and Joshua :) Great memory!!
DeleteTime to hear!!! Amen?! Saying a prayer for patience for your family.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I tried sprinting, until I figured out I was sprinting in circles.
Heather gently told me a few months back something similar to this: not to stress out about the small things b/c I would have lots more to stress about along the way, and longer waits. :)
Ah. She must have sensed my get er done personality. ;)
Have fun at Holiday World!
Colista-
DeleteI have been energizer bunny on more than one occaision with JOH :) - I can't imagine doing their jobs, really... dealing with all these cases, answering all these questions ... all the emotion. I think it's a labor of love for sure for them. But I do think they totally understand the anxious hearts of all us PAPs. I'm sure if I thought back, Heather might has told me a similar thing :)
Praying for you as you wait.
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