No news.
We haven't heard anything and things have been very quiet on the adoption front. So quiet I'm starting to think the lull in the adoption process may be purposeful; designed by God to allow us to adjust and improve on ourselves, our schedules, our thinking, our faith.
While news from Uganda is slow our schedules here at home couldn't be busier, the kids are super involved with their school and activities and we are adjusting to my new work schedule. The whole family is starting to get into the rhythm of school and work. We finally have Google Calendar figured out and sync'd up to our phones. We actually sorta know who's taking which kids where and on what days.
Many times during this early fall, my husband has turned to me and said, "I'm not saying we shouldn't adopt...don't get me wrong. But how are we going to do this with four?" I smile.
It's a legitimate question but one I know will work itself out when the time comes. I remember thinking the same thing when I was pregnant with Number 1. How was I going to manage with a whole one baby? Then number 2 came and I worried incessantly over how I was going to get BOTH baby and toddler to the store by MYSELF. Then number 3 came along and by then I had pleasantly lost my mind and could handle all three kids under four with no sleep, one arm holding a babe and the other keeping two toddlers from running straight into traffic without breaking a sweat. Each time the answers came and we met the new demands together.
I am lucky to have an amazing husband who is hands-on. I'm the wife who is allowed to take a nap on the weekends if I need to or zone out once in a while on Facebook while he orchestrates dinner. On the other hand, he goes into the Man Cave when his day's been rough and I clean up and put the kids to bed. I'll also go to the store after the kids are asleep if he asks me very sweetly to get him ice cream (uh, who wouldn't?) We're a good team and I don't worry about another little babe running our lives.
So we wait. And we try to perfect what we have and who we are while God prepares our hearts and our home for our new son. I have complete faith that our family will be completed in His time and in His way.
We will keep you posted. Check back for updates.
PS One a side note, I have two friends who are in Africa right now bringing their new sons home this week. I have prayed for their families and it is so sweet to watch their stories unfolding. See, it just shows that it's not our turn yet. We can't all be there at the same time. Who would watch the Rangers?
