Leaving on a jet plane

24 hours from RIGHT now, I'm going to be on a plane. And the thought that keeps coming to mind is: "Didn't we just decide to adopt like, yesterday?!" I've been very reminiscent the last couple days of the moment we made the decision. The moment the Lord spoke to me... the moment the Lord confirmed it to Jake... the moment I emailed Andrea to say, "Save them for me." I'm telling you it all feels like yesterday. My brain has already forgotten the paperwork, the frustrations of homestudys and medical forms and notary certifications. Blessed forgetfulness. :)

And you know, I don't feel nervous at all. Not even a little. I'm completely at peace and looking forward to my first journey over sea's. A little unexpected getaway with just my husband... and an introduction to a little boy who will be ours for the rest of our lives.

I've been thinking too about how the world must look at this as foolishness. To bring home a little one with special needs. I can almost hear peoples thoughts... "Do they know what they're getting in to?" Yes. We do. "Can they handle it?" Yes. Because God called us to do this and He will give us the strength. "Will this affect their other kids?" I sure hope so. I hope they grow up with more patience, more love, and a better understanding that everyone needs to be loved and accepted no matter what the world says about them. And they are getting the gift of an intimate experience of what Christ has done for us. Adopted us as His own. Taken us under His wing and called us His beloved.

I'm going to try to take it easy today and enjoy the day with my kids. Maybe we'll get some ice cream and go to the park.

This is my last post before we leave, I'm turning OFF my computer today. But I will check email one last time before bed. And the next post... will likely be from Europe! If you think of us, say a prayer for our flight tomorrow. :)