Adoption Preparation

  • Inside the cocoon…

    I’ve had several questions about our little family “cocoon”…so I thought I would share the philosophy and OF COURSE a few recent pics of what is happening inside ours;)… When a baby enters the world–they are given the immediate gift of a mother’s arms–feeling their security and understanding quickly that it is this person who […]

  • Day 1 in Ethiopia…

    I just woke up to the sounds of what sounds like 20 dogs howling outside my window. Is that the wind or dogs? I hope one of the two. I could hear doors slamming down the hall and life beginning outside these walls–so with all the noise as it was so quiet at night, I […]

  • Here we go!!!

    We’re loading up…and we are OFF! Next time you hear from me…we’ll be in ETHIOPIA! Please, please keep us in your prayers as we travel—you all KNOW how MUCH I hate to fly! Please pray for safe travels and a calm spirit. I’m just not a good flyer;) Praise the LORD the day is here!!! […]

  • Just a matter of hours…

    and we’ll be on our way! Oh…I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep tonight. This is REALLY happening!!! Oh…I hate plane rides. Hate ’em. BUT…there is nothing a momma wouldn’t do for love to bring her baby home. I’m coming Isaac T. Young! Can’t wait to hold you in my arms THIS WEEKEND! Ok…off […]

  • Sew happy…

    it’s just THREE days until we leave! And to celebrate…during nap time today—I sewed THREE outfits for our little guy. I was having trouble finding clothing that worked well for 50-70 degree-ish weather. I wanted to dress Isaac in layers…so I was thinking onesies, pants and sweaters. Couldn’t find much since it’s HOT and June […]