Travel Eve

It's the night before travel day.  Is it really happening?  The last few days have been a whirlwind of preparations, and a trip to the ER for Emily.  I got very sick a few nights ago and had to go get fluids.  I'm feeling better, but still relying on meds to keep me healthy.  Thankful for those.  My feelings of anxiety are subsiding and being replaced with anticipation and excitement.  Just 4 short days till we get to hold baby girl!

Thank you to all of you who have lifted us up in prayer over these last 5 1/2 years.  You have prayed, laughed, cried, and celebrated with us through every step and we are so grateful and blessed to have you.

Here are the things you can be praying with us over the next two weeks:

1.  That God would continue to show himself faithful and be glorified in this process!

2.  Good health for all of us.  Pray that we would handle the jet lag well.

3.  Emily hasn't been feeling well for the past few weeks and is struggling with some anxiety over traveling.  I honestly feel this is a spiritual battle more than anything.  Pray for peace and return of appetite.

4.  Pray for God to prepare Abby Kate's heart to receive us and for a supernatural attachment and bonding.

5.  Pray for the foster family.  They've had Abby Kate for 10 months.  This will be hard for them too.  Pray for comfort, and for their salvation.

6.  Wisdom is needed for us as we work through her grieving process.  She'll be leaving the only family she's ever known.

7.  Safe travel. All in all we will be taking 9 plane rides and a train ride!

We love you all and thank you for supporting us.  Next time we update will be from China!!