We got their pictures!

Our agency sent pictures of the children and they are much more wonderful than we ever imagined! They’re just perfect in our eyes. Marissa stated they didn’t even look Colombian – as if Colombians had a certain look to uphold and couldn’t stray from having that particular look! Silly Marissa! I must admit, there’s clearly a resemblance between our new daughter, Karen, and her new sister, Marissa, so perhaps Marissa wasn’t expecting her new sister to look so much like her. The boy, Fabian, also resembles some of Rick’s side of the family members when they were younger. It’s just amazing how God weaves us together so intricately when He brings families together! Then there’s the baby – naturally precious just because all babies to me are like that. Make no mistake, he’s simply adorable! It reminds me of when Marissa was born and one of my most voiceful and opinionated friends remarked upon seeing her in the hospital nursery, “She’s actually beautiful and I’m not telling a lie like I normally do when I look at newborns. She really is a beautiful baby!.” She went into full explanation detailing the essence of cuteness that all babies naturally have, but most didn’t carry beauty… whatever that means! She was never the best of my friends, but presented a different take on things, for sure, and somewhere in that huge explanation I’m sure there was a compliment or two.

I wish I could post their pictures right now so you could see what I mean, but I have to wait a bit for that. For now you’ll have to take my word that they are very beautiful children and it’s clear to see why God chose them to become part of our family! God’s loving touch is so amazing and to witness His extravagant works has been magnificently rewarding!

We are expecting the information on the children to come on Monday. We’d love to see it earlier, like maybe today, so we could read it over the weekend! We are all so very excited to learn much more about the children, and more eager to get moving along with this adoption process. I know I’ll certainly rest a bit easier once they assign our presentation day (which is the day we’ll meet the kids), and we’re able to finalize our travel dates and make our reservations, etc. Great relief will come upon completion of that phase of this adoption, I just know it!

We thank everyone so much for the support and encouragement sent our way! It means everything to us! We ask that you continue to keep our family in your prayers as we embark upon this journey. Please pray specifically for God’s protection of our precious little Colombian children, Fabian, Karen, and Luis.

May God bless you all in many wonderful ways!

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