Status Report

The pace is picking up out at the house. After weeks of waiting for the moisture to dissipate from the sub-floor it was finally dry enough to lay the wood floors. We were so surprised today to find all the wood had been laid in the past two days! The tile has also been started and is looking very nice. Next week the cabinets are supposed to go in. The end is in sight!

Dining Room and Entry

Living Room

Adding to Clan Q

My brother and sister-in-law arrived in Ethiopia today! Please pray for them as they meet their 3 newest children tomorrow for the first time. This has been a long journey for their family, bringing these little ones home.

I'm sure there are some trying days ahead as they all get used to each other. I know it will be especially difficult for them when they have to say good-bye to their little girl, leaving her there for a few months yet until her paper work is finished and they can return to bring her home. But it is incredibly exciting for them to be picking up their 2 small sons!

I can't wait to meet these new little ones God is bringing to our family...more cousins to add to the count!!!

Good News

My Lavender Girl heard wonderful news this week! She received word of her acceptance to the Honors Program of our favorite home town university. Go Girl!!!!
Just standing on it's own this was good news. But it was extra good news for this Mama's heart, as I've watched my girl struggling to find some enthusiasm for the journey ahead, to wake and hear her say, "I'm excited to go to college, Mom!". I'm excited for her future. I'm excited to see her take this next step. I'm excited to see her excited. I'm just excited!