Tomorrow....

So, tomorrow Luke and I officially become the parents of 2 wonderful deserving kids.  I feel like I've waited forever for tomorrow to finally be here.  No more taking them back to their foster Mom, no more saying goodbye's, no more talking about their forever home....it will just be.

We've spent the week putting the final touches on their Christmas lists as well as getting some things done around the house.  Luke and I are so looking forward to finally becoming a family of four!  It's been exhausting- but a good kind of exhaustion to say the least!

Over the last few weeks, Luke and I have been showered with love and support from friends and family.  When going through a tough process like adopting older kids- you don't know how much that support can mean to a family.  There are a lot of struggles and emotions that flow through this whole process.  When people aren't supportive, or are difficult to deal with, it really puts unneeded stress on people trying to do the right thing.  We know that the Lord has called us to adopt these two precious kids.  They just fit with our family- and we love them so much.  We only want to do what's best for them at this time!

I never really understood the phrase my Mom used to say, "You can mess with me, but don't mess with my kids."  Well, I can officially say I get that.  These two kids have been through enough heartache and loss to last a lifetime. Luke and I want to try and be the best parents we can!

So, tomorrow we hit the road to Clinton again.  We'll pass the "A" McDonalds in Greenbrier only to be followed by the "B" McDonalds in Clinton.  On our last trip up there.  The kids kept asking if that was the McDonalds we were going to meet at.  I said, "Well, it's A Mcdonalds."  So, our little boy then asked, "Well, is it the B Mcdonalds we're looking for then?"  Too cute!

Thank you Lord for allowing us the privilege to do Your will.  Help us to fulfill it so that you get all the glory!!!