We've really had a busy few months! Work has been busy for both Adam and I (and continues), our youngest (A.) had to have sinus surgery (along with adenoids and ear tubes), our niece was born, friends' babies born, trip to Minneapolis, Holidays with family and friends, visit from our dear family from San Diego... The list goes on and on. And, everyone that knows me, knows that I am not a person that enjoys being on the computer more than I already need too! So, least to say, I've neglected my blog. But, really a lot has been happening with the adoption preparation, not a lot of movement in Rwanda, but some...
The wait around the Holidays for our baby and slower movement in Rwanda is sometimes unbearable. I've really struggled with the "ups and downs" - so many joys and blessings and fun times with family and friends and also an aching in my heart wondering and wishing and hoping for our dear baby in Rwanda.
Well, it has been 4 months DTR! A long 4 months waiting, but short with all our joys and blessings. Hard to explain the way I feel - so happy and blessed for my family and friends and at the same time so sad, anxious, and uneasy as we wait for our baby to be part of his/her forever family.
So, in hopes to make the "wait" more bearable, I am going to blog about some of the fun things our family and friends are doing during the wait to prepare, learn, enjoy, and experience our upcoming adoption.
So here are a few happenings to share (We've done so many other things, but I'm just going to start with the latest activities):
Activity #1 1/3/2011
Ordered the shirts we designed ourselves to hopefully help with the adoption process costs. They are super cool! Thanks to my creative and talented husband! We will get more information out soon so you will all know how to donate to our adoption and get your shirt(s) to enjoy & celebrate us bringing our baby home in the future!
Activity #2 1/8/2011
Our family experienced the yumminess of Ethiopian food for the first time! We had: spongy, light, & slightly sour injera; "bits" (delicious pieces of lamb in a savory spicy brown sauce); mango juice (L. and A.'s (our kids) favorite), Ethiopian coffee (knock me off my feet, full bodied, cinnamon flavored, hot, & delicious), and a small veggie side with kale and red beans (yummo!). Such an experience! We truly enjoyed. It is also a African Grocery, too. We highly recommend!
More to come.....
Please continue to pray for us, if you will... Pray for Rwanda, Pray for those who care for the orphans of Rwanda, Pray for the orphans, Pray for the families waiting for their children, Pray for us - peace in mind and heart as we wait!
