Getting ready!

The time is fast approaching!  We are very excited to see Victoria again, be her daddy and mommy, and bring her home. We have been working hard to get last minute things done in order to fly out to Bulgaria on Monday afternoon.  We will be traveling about 24 hours to get there on 4 different planes again.

 We just want to thank everyone who has contributed to our adoption journey whether by prayer support, encouraging words, monetary donations, and/or gifts for Victoria.  Everything has been so appreciated!  We have especially enjoyed getting the girls' room ready with so many new and pretty things!  I wonder if adoptive mothers go through the "nesting" stage too, or if it's just me! : )

If you would like to pray for us, we would appreciate it!  Here are some things that are on our hearts:

• Uncomplicated and safe travel from February 21- Mar 2
• Preparation of Victoria's heart to transition into our family well, her salvation when she can understand God's love for her
• Preparation of our hearts to be her parents, work through the language barrier, and perceive and sufficiently meet her needs
• Uncomplicated appointments throughout the time in Bulgaria
• Our time away from Jocylin and Cherith, their acclimation to having another sister, and their salvation

One thing that I could add for you to pray about is that John and I are both trying to stay well for this busy and changing time in our family - without a lot of success.  We'd really appreciate your prayers that we would be healthy and strong to finish out this adoption journey and begin another journey as a family of five.

I look forward to updating you throughout the next week, and will be soon posting pictures of our newest little one!