It's Go Time

Spent today at home with a sick kiddo.  (I've been noticing lately that big stuff always happens when Madeline is sick.  Possibly a divine way to get me to slow down for a minute????)  Around noon I received a phone call saying it's time to go! To Africa! To bring home that beautiful baby girl of mine. 

Holy. Cow.  

This is happening.  

I spent the rest of the day on the phone with the travel agent, making arrangements for the various residents of Chez Long, getting our Visa documents together.  Good thing I was home!  

So we leave. Soon.  VERY soon.  No dates on here, but SOON.  I have plane tickets and they have dates on them.  And it looks like we'll be going with a couple of other families I have been in contact with, which is awesome.  

Please pray for the following: 

-manageable stress levels 

-wrapping up work

-arrangement for Madeline, the dogs, the house, etc. 

-safe travels

-preparing ALL of our hearts for this transition 

-a quick trip in country!

At Last

After months and months of silence and waiting and numerous meltdowns by me, we finally have a visa in hand for Harper!  I wish someone would have video taped me when I got the email because I'm sure it would have been worth it.  We just need the thumbs up from one more government agency and then we are Africa bound!  The last few weeks have been very busy - filled with shots, shopping, planning, packing, legal documents, more shots - and a whole lot of ambiguity! Please pray for us as we prepare for this crazy adventure! And pray it happens SOON!