As you know, I post when there is really something to say- so I am shouting. Grace is coming home. Honestly, I could write something every week! But, I wanted to make this blog special and something you would enjoy sharing along the way. The journey to date has been worthy of a novella and we still have 2.5 months until Grace will be snuggled in her bed in Four Oaks, NC. It is so amazing to think how God put this whole plan together, to bond an older mother to an older child. Both of us too shy for our own good in public, but strong in ways people may not see upon first meeting us. The similarities in our personalities make me very comfortable with our future together!
Grace will bring such joy to our home. It has been fun to think through the balance of how to do decorate her room so that it is inviting, yet leaving it open for her interpretation. Fun stuff. Having never been able to have children, this is my first experience- so we will see how she likes the room and how she changes it :-). Her closet has a few clothes given by one of her new Aunties, so we will be adding to that when she gets home. Dr. Mandy and I shopped with her in Uganda; we can attest, Grace has a real opinion about what she likes.. so funny to watch her.
Many of you have been so kind to Grace by helping from your hearts to bring her home. She will know what each one of you has done! We do have this last leg of the journey. If it is in your heart to help me complete the process, we would be so thankful for your support to help with airline costs. Uunexpected Visa expenses tapped into the money we were trying to save to flights. If this is something that you wish to help us with, you can donate using Paypal on this blog site. Thank you so much.
I keep saying to myself and frankly, anyone who will listen, "she is almost here". Many of you know this feeling- it is so precious. Finally,
Grace will be given a chance to know unconditional love and Mum Sharron will experience love she never could imagine. Grace does not have to worry about being abandoned again or living in an unsafe environment. A really cool fact is that she will have her first birthday party in April! What an experience to see, 12 year old who has never had a birthday cake or party! We actually know her birthday- April 20th. That is not always the case with orphans, so we will celebrate. Please know we are so thankful for all of your love, prayers, and support. We appreciate your loving kindness.
