Leaving on a jet plane!

As we prepare to leave for Uganda TOMORROW (Eeeek!) our hearts are a mix of emotions. We are beyond excited at the thought of meeting our sons in 3 days, but are also nervous for the process. We will have a week with the boys before our court dates and we are believing that God will quickly knit our hearts together so that we will all feel true peace when we sit in front of the judge.

The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind for both of us as we've been trying to get our affairs in order. We've both been exhausted and stressed trying to get everything ready, but the closer it gets to leaving, the more it's starting to sink in! The thought of us going is still very surreal. We have been in a holding process for such a long period of time and we still can't quite fathom that the day is finally here! This journey has been a roller coaster of emotions from the very beginning and we know our time in Uganda will be about the same. We are overjoyed by the thought of being able to spend time with our boys in their home country, but are definitely praying for a smooth transition for them and for us. We will be taking them away from everything they've ever known, but we know Gods hand had been over this from day 1, and we can't wait to see His plan unfold over the next 3 months (and 30+ years!).

This morning as we were finishing packing things up I stopped and stared into our boys room envisioning how much are lives are going to change and how joyful it will be to finally have them home. Below are some pictures of their room. I love it. Every time I look in there it reminds me of Gods faithfulness and how despite our own frustrations, His timing is perfect.

We can't thank you all enough for your kindness, support and generosity throughout this journey. Our time in country is still just the middle of a continued process once we return home, but we have been blessed by all of you and humbled by your hearts toward us.

We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we have many hurdles to jump. Prayer requests up front would be:

1) For the boys to attach quickly to us, feel safe with us, want to be with us and trust our decisions. That no ill word spoken over them would manifest and that they will be filled with peace during this crazy transition.

2) Safety while in the country and while traveling. That all of our bags arrive with nothing missing or stolen. That would be be healthy the whole time were there.

3) For our interactions with the judge, but especially for his questioning of me...that I will be peaceful and eloquent in my answers.

4) Favor with everyone we come in contact with, but specifically with the judge, passport office and embassy visa interview.


We are planning to do a Go Fund Me account while we are in the country to help cover the costs of our airfare home. Please feel free to share the link! http://www.gofundme.com/6x9s6sf45d

We can't wait to be home with our boys and to begin this new season of our lives. We love you all so much and hope you will continue to partner with us during this journey!

Here we go!!