Our Journey - BIG NEWS (Finally)

WOW...it has been a LONG time since we posted on this blog. Our journey over the past 4 years was harder than we ever imagined. There were so many setbacks and slowdowns that it just became too painful to share status updates when our hearts were breaking. When we made the decision last November to leave the Ethiopia adoption program and switch to the China program, it was the hardest decision we've ever made as a family.

When we switched programs we also had to practically start the entire adoption process over from the beginning and it definitively tested our faith. I wish I could say I never doubted His plan for us but that would be a lie. I honestly can't even begin to count the number of times I read this scripture...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart 

and lean not on your own understanding; 

in all your ways submit to him, 

and he will make your paths straight.

                                                       Proverbs 3:5-6

God is good! Even when things don't go according to our plans and we are left broken and defeated, HE never leaves us. God ALWAYS has a plan even when things seem impossible and out of reach.  

SO after 4 long years, we are beyond excited to finally introduce our son, Thatcher.

We are frantically working on completing all of the paperwork required to travel and bring our boy home.  We ask for your prayers that all of these steps and processes go smoothly and quickly.  We are so grateful for your continued support these past few years and are excited to share with the you the rest of our journey.