We have tickets! We're leaving for the Philippines on December 12. Right now, our family is driving to Southaven, MS to spend Thanksgiving with my (Kelli's) family. On Sunday we will return to Johnson City and pack everything up, heading for Birmingham on December 2. After we spend a week with John's family, we will drive to Memphis, where we wil be flying out! This will all take place in less than 2 1/2 weeks!
It's funny, we have been planning and dreaming about this adventure for close to 2 years, and now that it is actually going to happen, I feel like, "Are we ready? Can we do this? Two years is a long time to be away from family and friends." Then I think of these amazing, precious children, the lives that we will become an intricate part of. And I feel such excitement and anticipation! I absolutely can't wait to meet the kids at HHCR! I KNOW God has put each detail of this entire process together, and the Philippines is simply where we are meant to be. (At least for the next two years. . . We'll see what God has in store for us later!)
Many thanks to be given to:
--Our parents and family members who are rejoicing with us, even though they might shed some tears every now and then. We will think of you every day, and we love you!
--So many faithful friends and churches who are turning this dream into a reality. We couldnt do this without you!
--The perfect, amazing God who holds each of us in His hands. We trust in You.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
