Thankful.

Thankful for the time off I have with my husband. Thankful for the cool, sunny weather. Thankful for God's specific provision for us. Thankful for our dear friends and family, who have cheered us on through the adoption process, who have prayed and are still praying for our little daughter. Thankful for you, the network of blog friends from whom we're learning so much, and by whom we are encouraged every time we post--hopefully we will meet some of you someday.

Thankful for growth and change, for rest and renewal.

Love.

This is my Michael. He is a really gifted high-school literature teacher at a classical school here in our Big Texas City. Pre-adoption plan, his plans for this summer included: getting some much needed rest, coordinating student trips to plays, etc., developing curriculum for next year, and attending several academic conferences. Now that we've made the firm decision to adopt, Michael has added to his summer plans, 1. working at a local bookstore, and 2. tutoring several students each week. The extra money will go to toward "the adoption fund."

So let me say, I love my husband. I love that we are of the same heart on this whole adoption thing. He is my soulmate, and I am so thankful for the sacrifices he is making in order for us to go on this journey!