Busy Times

So much has been happening around these parts.  Dave and I bought our first home and have been busy trying to get settled.  Through our 8 year marriage we have lived in 7 places and this will be our home for a LONG time.   Annabelle turned 2 on July 8th and Andy turned 11 on July 26th.  We wanted to get to skype with him but have not gotten to talk to him yet.  This whole becoming a parent to a child that you cannot see is tough.  My heart is heavy at times throughout the day when I think about him.  I have missed so much and am missing so much as we speak.   However, I know that every moment of Andy's childhood that we get to share with him will be cherished.  As soon as the dossier is done Dave and I will buy tickets to go spend some quality time with Andy for a long weekend. I can't wait to learn more about him.  It is unbelievable how organic and tight a bond we formed with him the 8 days we were with him in March.  My prayer is that relationship will deepen with each meeting and interaction.  I cannot believe the confidence and faith God has given me that Andy joining our family is the right choice.  I have never felt so at peace about such a big decision before.  I also cannot believe the support we have gotten from family and friends.  Dave, Dana and PlanoEast have been organizing a benefit/ family day to raise money and awareness for Andy's adoption.  It will be September 10th at SSCA in Weymouth from 2 pm on. It seems like it will be one heck of a party.  I hope to take pictures and videos so that Andy can see them and see how many people already love him!