Let's Go!

Well- we're packed!  Hopefully, we have everything on the list.  We have very, very, very close to 100lbs of shoes in the plastic tubs.  We used the 22 gallon size and then used bungee ties to make sure the lids stay on yet still make it through the airport security.  One carry on has our extra change of clothes plus our outfits for court.  We figure as long as we have those, the camera and some cash.... we're set! (plus what feels like 100 other things)
This has been a busy week and it is hard to believe that tomorrow we take flight for Ethiopia.  Wow- I'm simply amazed that we finally actually really doing this.  Tomorrow we start living the reality that we're going to meet our son.  Thanks to everyone for their extra dose of love, support and enthusiasm this past week.  The phone calls, messages, and conversations have been greatly appreciated- we're so blessed! 
We're confidant and excited and (honestly) I think we're kinda clueless as to what this coming week will entail.  On Sunday, at church we sang the song 'Open my Eyes Lord' and kept thinking... I think that's our theme song for us until we're back to church again in a couple weeks.  We're excited to see what God has instore for us and what He reveals!  We're confidant all will go well however please be praying for us.  Here are some things to keep in prayer...
First, tonight (Thursday night in the US) our son's birth father will attend court.  Please pray for his birthfather who has lost so much.  Give him peace and comfort and grace on a day which I am sure will be very difficult.  Pray that all will go well.
Saturday- at about 4pm mountain time, we'll be landing in Ethiopia and will be heading to customs.  Please, please pray that our shoes make it through customs without hassle or a big tax. 
Along the way, we're just praying for good health, that many MOWA letters be written soon and for Kaleb's good health.  Tomorrow, our little guy turns just 4 months old! Tomorrow, we'll drive 6 hours across the state for our 22 hour-ish flight.
Wednesday night (while you're sleeping), we will attend court to officially accept Kaleb as our own. 

We love you all- God Bless :)