Choice

It is an incredible feeling to know that sometime this week, possibly even tomorrow-a child is being chosen for our family. We've heard from other families that the sisters at the Home of Hope in Rwanda take time to seriously pray before choosing a child for a family. We will know so soon. One of my friends in Rwanda told me, "We're feeling the labor pains with you!"

I am going to go back into Myles' room now. I had taken a few weeks off from sitting in there, because it made me miss him too much. Today, I am going through the closet in his room, I will empty it out and can't wait to begin filling it with clothes for him to wear, blankets to wrap him in, and toys to surprise him with.

After getting our Rwandan approval yesterday, we shared with our two children the good news about being a step closer to bringing Myles home. When I dropped Liliana (almost 3) off at preschool, she had a hard time letting me leave. She was crying and asking for a few more hugs and kisses. When I pulled back from hugging her and began walking away, I heard her say in a raspy, quiet voice, "I just want my baby brother to come home." We are all feeling these labor pains!