6 hours until we leave...

WOW! What to tell you? Well, I'll start with the fact that it's been over a year since we started the process (nearly 2 since I started researching) and it's crazy to think it's finally happening. The last few days I've been in "prep" mode so it hasn't set in that I'm actually going to be holding our baby very, very soon. Until NOW. I just officially finished our taxes and I can now take a deep breath and know that I am 'ready to go'. It feels good. The past few days I've been extremely calm. Even today. It's been almost creepy. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep tonight but it's not likely. Because as soon as my head hits the pillow my mind will not turn off. I'm going to grab little man and bring him to bed with us so I can hold him tight and try to get as much in as possible before I leave. The hardest part from here is leaving our little man. He is in wonderful hands but he'll be dearly missed by dad and myself.

I'll try to update while in Ethiopia but I'm not making any promises. Thanks to everyone for your support and sorry to my siblings I didn't get called back today. I'll have downtime in the airport tomorrow if you want to call.

To my little man, mama and dad are going to miss you soooooooo much and we love you lots! Your baby brother will be home soon to meet you. Be good for G'ma & G'pa.

love, mama & dad