leaving

In less than 24 hours, we will be on a plane to meet our little boy.  It makes my stomach flip to even just write that.  We are beyond excited.  Lately we have just been struck with how big this process is.  Gaining a new child.  Traveling to a very different country.  Met with financial hurdles that we couldn’t do on our own.  We have seen time after time how the Lord has been faithful to guide us through this process and it is such a relief to trust that He will continue to do so for the next 2 weeks. 

We do hope to blog frequently, if possible.  We feel like so many of our friends and family have been such a huge part of this adoption and we want to be able to share the exciting culmination of it all.  The past 18 months of paperwork, fundraising and preparations are all about to result in a sweet little boy coming home.  We are so thankful and glad that you are on the journey with us.  

Since this is our last day at home, I will share a few of my favorite things that we have done in Judd’s room to welcome him. 

- A crane mobile over his crib.  It is difficult to tell in the dark picture (sorry!), but each crane is made of a map.  The bottom crane, more clearly shown in the second picture, is made from a map of China.  If you looked super close, you'd be able to see the city where he was born.   

                           

- A print.  I had this made on Esty and asked to customize the locations.  The maker was nice enough to insert a variety of locations that have been involved in Judd's adoption.  They are all places we will travel to, the city of our agency, or where our family lives.  I think it will be special for years to come. 

So once again, thanks for your support.  Thanks for following our journey.  Next time we blog, we hope to be in China.  This is the fun part.  
-Anne