And We're Outta Here!!!

Sorry to be so delinquent in updating this blog, but things have been beyond nuts around here. Our caseworker called us on March 1st to give us an update on our travel dates and, to our shock, she told us that we would probably be able to make the March 21st U.S. Embassy appointment in Ethiopia. We were under the impression that we'd be traveling for the April 5th appointment and figured we had over a month to prepare. Needless to say, when we realized that we now only had less than three weeks to pull everything together, we started scrambling fast! I have to say, the preparations required for this trip have been crazy!! There's been paperwork, photocopies, prescription medications, immunizations, not to mention having to think of and bring anything and everything Levi might need during the trip. I've tried to prepare myself for every possible scenario that could take place while we're there. Well, I think I'm ready. I better be cause we leave for the airport in six hours. The kids are bursting with excitement and I'm so grateful that we are able to bring them to experience this all together as a family. We are blessed. We will officially be holding little Levi in our arms on Sunday. I'm overwhelmed with emotion at just the thought of it. I have no idea what my reaction will be when I first see his sweet face. All I can say is there's a whole lot of love that's been pent up inside of me since I first saw his picture and those flood gates are going to open when I get him in my arms. He won't know what hit him:) Thanks to everyone who has encouraged, supported and prayed for us during this process. We love you all so much. Well, we're leaving as a family of four and returning as a family of five!!! We're coming Levi!!