The last two days have been a whirlwind of excitement. Yesterday morning we got the email and call we have dates! After 14 months of waiting we are going to meet our starfish. We leave in just 9 days. Can you believe it? And if that news wasn't enough here's more, we got both referrals! So for those who are not on our Facebook, our second starfish is Vanessa. We can't thank you all enough for all the love, support, prayers and donations over the last year. It's because of each of you we are able to make this trip. Our tickets are purchased and visa apps will arrive for processing tomorrow. It's so hard to believe. I know we're going but it still feels like dream. We found out yesterday our first trip that is normally 5-7 days is going to be 12. We will be in the girls region for 10 of those 12 days. I can't wait to tell both girls how loved they are and how excited so many are that they will come home soon. We have a BIG prayer request, if you would say a prayer for the hearts of those involved to be open and softened and for girls to be open to us. I will update as I can while we are there. Our in country team books our reservations in region so we don't yet know where we are staying or if we'll have Internet. It's finally happening our starfish will know they have a family, that they are special, loved and wanted!
We appreciate all the prayer. Please say a special prayer for me, I am terrified of flying and of leaving my children. In 14 years I've never left them for more than a night. Please pray they will be okay while we are gone.
Thank you all! You all hold a special place in our hearts.
Jenn
