home, love, happiness....

We are completely in love with Addia!! She has done amazingly well. I have wanted to post an update, but I have been waiting on getting our main computer fixed and it's still not done. I can't post pictures until I have it back, but I still wanted to let you all know that things are great in our home. I really didn't expect to be where we are now for 2-3 months. Our first night home was rough, but she has slept through the night every night since the second night home. Thank you Lord!! She has followed "my schedule" really well and has bonded so well with all of us. She is a joy and blessing to our family!! I keep thinking why do more families NOT do this. In the beginning, you may feel like you are helping an orphan, but let me tell you, that child will bless you more than you can imagine. You can see God's hand in the whole process and He places the children in families with intention and purpose. He knew what we needed, He knew what she needed. I think of her birth mother often and I pray that in her heart, she knows that her baby is happy and safe. Some days, I am trying to figure out how to do a good job of transitioning from baby needs to pre-teen needs. I pray that most days, I am available to all four of them, but I am sure that I fail often. Most of all each one knows how much I love them. I feel so blessed right now and I promise to post pictures as soon as I can. She's adorable in every way! If you have ever even thought of adopting, please DO IT!! 5 million beautiful orphans are waiting in Ethiopia for forever families.