One

Here we go again....the official monthly update while we're waiting to be matched with our daughter.  This is no count-down instead, its more like passing mile markers on a race towards home- only we don't know when/where the finish line is.  God knows exactly when we'll be introduced to our little girl so, this time- I'm really seeing our waiting time in a new light.  Instead of dreading watching the monthly numbers creep up, I know this time around that the bigger the monthly number- the closer we are to our daughter.  I might need reminded of that come winter but that's my focus.  

The real question for most people seems to be....how long will it be?  And, my answer is- God knows and I haven't a clue.  However, our agency has given some insight eluding that we will possibly be matched late fall into winter.  It would be a huge blessing if we were matched sometime in 2014 simply because of my school schedule however, we know and totally trust God's perfect timing!  We have heard a lot of encouraging news from our agency and their program updates.  Last month over a dozen kids were matched with families which is great!  They have recently added a new orphanage partnership allowing them to find homes for more kids.  

What we do know (or think we know anyways) is that 'it' will be a girl.  She will probably be 1-ish when we meet her and somewhere between 1 1/2 ish and 2 years old when she's finally home.  Right now, our focus is on praying for kids to be matched with families as soon as possible.  And, praying for our daughter- who is most likely already born.  For her health and the caretakers watching over her until she comes home.  We can't wait for the day God reveals our daughter!!  For now, we're thankful that '1' is done.   In the meantime... we're going to pack in the last bits of summer .

P.S. I've got the coolest yard guys around ;)