Preparing

Nothing prepares you for the call and nothing prepares you for how much you need to get done before you travel. 

I had apparently forgotten about all the small details from the last time because my lists just seemed overwhelming. When we got the call for Solomon we had 4 1/2 weeks to prepare. This time it was just under 3 weeks as we didn't know our court date until a little bit later. We wouldn't have it any other way but there is sure a lot to think about. 

Now that we are only 5 days away from travelling it is becoming a bit more real. 
First it was being done work (check that off the list and get a bit more real). Then it was "we leave in just over a week" (are you serious??!!). And now its "5 days until we leave and one week, one day until we meet our beautiful daughter." 

This is for real. It's really happening!!!! 

Last night I started packing for our beautiful little girl. I dream of what she will look like in the precious outfits so many people have blessed her with. Packing makes it real. Packing tells me that this trip is coming and that our lives are going to be forever changed again!!!

And we couldn't be more excited, nervous, overwhelmed and joyful! 

A few weeks ago we weren't sure if our son, Solomon, was going to be able to come with us. We phoned many people, many times each day to try to figure this out. Finally right before we booked flights we got a few people confirming that he would be able to travel with the right paperwork. So here we go! We booked, our whole family will be together for the whole time!!!!!!! 

Considering this wasn't quite what we had been prepared for we are ECSTATIC!!!! 

So many pieces to the puzzle are starting to fall into place. Some with extreme hard work and some with just the right amount. But it's coming together and it's going to be wonderful! 

If you are willing to send up some prayers we would love to ask for them: 
1. Prayer for Solomons paperwork to all be wonderful and good and that there will be no issues.
2. Prayer for Solomon as he is about to have a life changing event happen in his little life by getting a sibling.
3. Prayer for our daughter as she is also about to have her world completely rocked and changed.
4. Prayer for us as parents to be in tune with our children to know what they need and when they need it.
5. Prayer for all of our hearts to be prepared and ready for one another during this time.
6. Prayer for safety over all of our flights.

And I am sure there is more items for prayer as we are getting closer to the travel date. I do plan on keeping up with blogging our adventures so stay tuned and keep checking back! 

be blessed
-Shaeline