Soon...

Just a few more days until we leave on the biggest journey of our lives to do something that at one time we never imagined we would do.

Here's a picture of Bethany's birthday cake from our celebration on December 11th. Wish she could have been here already but for sure next year!

On Monday we purchased our plane tickets after hearing back from our adoption agency regarding the final itinerary. Last night we began evaluating how much stuff we are actually going to bring with us. Many have told us to pack light and that there is a charge for overweight luggage. That seems to be difficult to do as we get ready for the longest trip we've ever been on the farthest away from almost everything we know. In the coming days we will be on a conference call to learn what to expect on the journey and ask questions, continue packing, finalize arrangements for the kids, wrap up last minute things at work, buy a mattress and finalizing details for Bethany's room and much more.

We are so thankful that we continue to have friends and family that surprise us continually with support to help make this all work out. God has blessed us immensely! Please pray for help with our finances as the cost of the plane tickets and in-country expenses have gone up recently and calm and courage over the next few days for both of us if you can.

Let us know how you are doing and keep touch with us while we are in China right here! We will try to post daily.

Finally, here is a short video of us just playing UNO. Imagine how this picture is going to change with our little girl... This is going to be fun!


Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."