Monday, April 14, 2014

Hurry up and wait!


This is one of those days where the waiting is SO hard… We’re so very close, yet it seems so distant…  We just need some paperwork to be changed, but we have no idea how long this will take.  We cannot wait to meet our precious kiddos!  Would you please pray for us!  Pray that the rest of the paperwork goes quickly and smoothly and that we can go SOON! 

In the meantime, we will be collecting donations to take to the transition home, where our children live.  If you’re interested in donating any items, please let us know!  Their greatest need is formula, diapers, baby cereal (rice, oatmeal, or multi grain cereal), and hand sanitizer.  They will also accept disposable gloves, wipes, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby oil, cotton swabs, Vitamin D, Poly Vitamins, and Multivitamin Gummies. 

In addition, our oldest two biological children, who will be traveling with us, have decided to collect beanie babies or other small stuffed animals to pass out to children in need, as we see them.  They were broken-hearted to learn that so many children in Ethiopia have no toys; no stuffed animals to snuggle…  So we will be taking those, along with some small snacks, to give to those who are hungry.  Thank you for reaching out with your prayers and thoughtfulness.