My tummy is growing everyday. I'm in that stage where every time I go somewhere, someone asks me about my pregnancy. People are so sweet and so marveled at the miracle of life. Yesterday I had my first "stranger touches my belly" experience! A super sweet sample lady at Costco just couldn't resist!! Unbelievably, I only have 3 months to go!
At the same time, my mind still wanders to the journey of our adoption. I honestly have no idea at this point if we will finish this journey with an Ethiopian child. I do fully trust the Lord to lead us. And we are peacefully waiting for His leading.
Meanwhile, adoption referrals through our agency have started to come through again - after a long, long drought! In the last month we have moved up 3 places on the baby girl list (putting us at #12) and on spot on the Toddler Girl (#10) and Toddler Boy (#2)list. We are still #1 on the sibling list, but feel pretty sure that we will not adopt two. As much as I would love to take all the babies home from Ethiopia, I'm afraid that I would be a nut case with all those youngin's under my roof!
It's nice to know that you are out there praying for us! We are so very, very blessed. I hope that each of you gets the joy of sharing Christmas with a child or two - or more! Bless you all for the love you pour out everyday.
