Movement

So that is the theme of this blog post. We have done lots of movement lately. The first big movement- our home!

 

The next big movement- our updated home-study. It has been almost 19 months since we "officially" started this adoption journey and almost a year of being DTE (dossier to Ethiopia).  Amazing to think how slowly time had gone but also how fast at the same time. When we started this journey Kellsie was 6 and now she is 8. We knew a little about Ethiopia and now I feel like it is my second home. We had just met the Jay's in passing and now I can't imagine this journey with out them. I had changed back over to counseling at the high school and now my 3 favorite counselors-in-crime are part of my every day routine. Jacob and Saria were a bit hesitant to add a new child into our home and now they count down the days.

Then Vacation- since we have been so focused on saving for our adoption we have done little traveling (and Amanda likes to de-stress by distraction and avoidance) so this Spring break we decided to jump feet first and last minute went to Chicago with some very dear friends! Although the Bigs ( Jacob and Saria) couldn't come we had a great time with Kellsie and got to relax and have fun with friends. For us just being with friends and no cooking, cleaning and dishes to do was fantastic.

 

                                  One day our little man will be part of this group too !


Lastly- movement on "the list"  In the beginning I imagined a tiny baby and now we see a six or seven year old little boy. We all can't wait to have a little guy to play Lego's with, give piggie back rides too and teach how to ride a bike. We have moved up these past few months on this list and are now so very close to referral time.


We wait with anticipation and anxiety as we move closer to the top. We are actively seeking Gods direction and feel that finding out who our son is may be very close! But, I'm going to leave that as a Clift hanger as our journey unfolds......

Until then, thank you for supporting us and praying for us.