Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Happy 7th Birthday Elora!!!


So today is Elora's 7th birthday!!!  It would have been so neat to be able to have her home by now or be overseas with her at least.  But, we always figured that kind of speediness in the process would be unlikely.  No official word on travel authorization yet, but the agency is thinking it is possible we could go in late March.  If that doesn't work out, then it may have to be mid-April.  One thing is for sure, there is a lot going on and ultimately it is in God's hands and we know He knows best.  

Even though she wasn't here, it was nice to celebrate her birthday with the other kiddos and sing Happy Birthday to her!  Asher even used his hand as a pretend phone and called her..."Elora...cake...Mom...Dad"  He is such a character...poor sweetie has no idea what she is in for with the Ash man :)

  

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Welcome!!!

Welcome friends and family!  In May 2012, God caused a stir in our hearts to add to our family.  We found Elora at reecesrainbow.org and fell in love.  At that time, we were told the journey to adopt a waiting child from China took on average 12 - 15 months. Time has been flying by and each day we get closer to meeting our beautiful daughter and bringing her home.  We've started this blog to catch everyone up on the progress of things to date, as well as to share the rest of our journey and memorialize the exciting times to come.  We thank all of you for your love, prayers and support as we continue on this amazing journey!!!