Time for an update on our journey. We have completed the homestudy process and have entered the hardest part of our journey - the waiting. We have no idea how long the wait will be, but we are content to trust that God is preparing us for just the right child. The agency has contacted us about several situations and asked if we would like to have our profile shown to these potential birthmothers, we have felt led to say yes to a few, but we have also, just as strongly felt led to say no to some others.

In the meantime we are preparing as would all other "expectant" parents. The nursery is being decorated and outfitted, books are being read, we have learned CPR.

We are also forging ahead in preparations and support raising for our upcoming trip to South Africa. Many people ask what we will do if the baby arrives prior to the trip - we have no firm answers, most of that will depend on the timing etc. For now - the plan would be, if the child is old enough, to leave him or her in the capable care of grandmom (who is staying home) while mommy, daddy, and grandpa continue with the trip.