Easter

I am a wee bit tardy getting these up here. It has been a busy week workwise. Easter morning we headed out to early church. It was a good service and all the kids did great. Instead of a giant dinner we opted for a BIG breakfast. You know; eggs, bacon, frenchtoast, biscuits and gravy. YUMMY. There was plenty left so the kids snacked on it all day. Can't wait to see what next Easter's family picture looks like with Mara. (I promise that our floors don't slope, it was the whole camera/tripod).

Adoption Progress

Monday I sent the paperwork for our I800A to immigration via FedEx. Now it is just a waiting game. Adoption=hurry up and wait....

Progress

Just got word that our home study is approved. That means Heather can send a copy to immigration (along with a nice check) and a copy goes through the sealing process. I feel like a runner on the starting line waiting for the whistle to blow.

Restless

Do you ever feel restless? I feel restless in many things right now; work and living in Ohio. I feel eager to start new adventures elsewhere with my family. It feels like we are being pulled somewhere else. I have dreams of where I would like us to go. Until I know what God's plans are for us, I will continue to dream and pray.

I have mentioned it to a few people. Some were excited, others quite negative. The stubborness/persistance in me says it will happen just to prove you wrong. I have been that way most of my life. I was told I would never finish college when I got married at 19. Well I did finish. I was told I would not finish school when I got pregnant with Chandler--I finished. (Completed my BA with Chandler as a baby, my Masters with 2 more little ones and working 2 jobs). I was told I would not last a month in Ohio, moving from Arkansas--I have been here for 14 years.

Anyways enough of my soapbox. Perhaps my dreams give me a break from reality. Not that our reality is bad, it has actually been quite good. So good it is scary, like I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. Ever have that feeling? I will let you know if our nomad dreams come to fruition.

Diego!

Christian and I got to enjoy breakfast with Diego. After breakfast we played a the local science museum. He had a blast. I bribed him to leave with an ice cream. On the adoption front; the homestudy has been written. Our agency CCAI is reading it and recommending any changes. Once we get the A ok, then I can start the immigration side of things. I have heard it is taking 3 months for immigration. I have been more at peace in this adoption. Very thankful for that.