New Friendships

Since we started our adoption journey in February, we have met so many wonderful people. People who have adopted, people who are somewhere along the process like us, and people who have an interest in adoption. Since we have chosen to adopt from another country, it is extremely important to us to help keep the Filipino culture alive for our child. One of the most exciting things along our journey is that we have met a wonderful group of Filipino people from our community who are excited for us and willing to help us. They have answered our cultural questions, introduced us to some Filipino foods, and welcomed us into their homes. What wonderful people and a wonderful connection for our child to his or her culture. We just got home a little awhile ago from a cookout at one of their homes. It was a wonderful evening. We feel so blessed to have met some new friends. Adoption is a wonderful thing in so many ways. Meeting new friends is just one of many blessings.

Officially Waiting Now!

We received a phone call today from the social worker at our agency. We've been officially approved by the intercountry adoption board of the Philippines! Yes!!! Ashleigh called me at work to tell me the agency had called and then she played the message so I could hear. I was so excited I had to leave work early. The feeling was similar to finding our you're pregnant-I can't really explain it any other way. When I got home, Ashleigh and I gave each other a big hug! She was so excited, too. In her prayers tonight, she thanked God that she would finally be getting a brother or sister even if she had to wait a year or two. We're all so excited. Please continue to remember us in your prayers as our family prepares for this wonderful addition to our family!