Nov
28
2010
thankful for the hard.
We flew in from Africa and drove straight to the Big Pink Party House to celebrate Thanksgiving. I think it was fun. But in all honesty, I was so jet lagged I don’t really remember that much. I know I ate turkey…and that was pretty darn awesome after a week of starvation in Ethiopia. My kids cried when it was time to go so I know they were having fun getting lost on three floors of toy bliss with the cousins. The Peruvian Princess was there and got initiated into the cousin clique which seems to have gone well!
In all honesty, coming home has been hard. I know no one said this adoption thing would be easy. God never promises that following Him on this journey won’t hurt. I just didn’t expect it to hurt quite this much. Having your child 8500 miles away just stinks. My heart is both happy to be home with our little clan…and longing for a baby on the other side of the world. Our trip to Africa was a mountain top experience. Kind of makes cleaning toilets, making peanut butter sandwiches, and driving the carpool mundane. My heart is breaking for my little man. Just being honest here.
But heart break or not…Christmas is coming. We pulled in last night and wasted no time getting out those Christmas boxes. We kept it simple this year…one big tree in the family room and the girls decorated their own little pink tree in their bedroom. I didn’t want a house full of Christmas to put away with a new baby so we are containing our Christmas cheer to just a couple of rooms 
Hopefully we will be on a plane to Africa on Christmas…that would be the MERRIEST thing of all!
I usually try to do a Thanksgiving post…but somehow the holiday got lost a bit in the shuffle with our travel. Even though our celebrations were low key…we can’t help but think about ALL that we have to be thankful for this year. Our lives are FULL of blessings…our hearts bursting with joy at what God has given us. And although this season is hard….we know God has something GREAT planned…and that is enough for today!
Jenn, welcome home! I will continue to pray for you until your precious little man is home forever.
Big hugs and much love, Jill
praying and praying you get an embassy date call this week!
Jenn – sending a HUGE hug your way. I can’t imagine all the emotions you’re feeling. Will be praying for a quick date SOON! Lots of love!
Today I am praying that God will give you enough….enough to still your heart and lessen the pain. Love you!
Sorry for your heartache! Praying that you will be able to go get your baby soon and bring him *home* where he belongs! In the meantime…..make every pb&j as a love offering to the Lord.
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