Yesterday, we completedĀ the biggest stepĀ of our two-year adoption journey: the final adoption decree!! As many of you know, the last few weeks of our journey have been filled with steep climbs and multiple stops. While our adoption journey will never end, the judge’s decree is a major milestone. Meet our daughters… Daleska is a beautiful, […]
Admittedly, when the judge postponed our hearing two weeks ago, we deflated like popped balloons. With the wind in our sails already beginning to die down, we didn’t know if we could make it for the next two weeks. The few days following were filled with lots of questions and ambiguity. We didn’t know what […]
Every meal is under constant scrutiny. Every dish is in question. Every bite, if taken, is met with hesitation. Welcome to our lives right now. Whether we eat in a restaurant or at home – and it makes no difference if they ordered it or asked for it – anything food-related is under close tica […]
Yesterday we attended church here in San Jose, and at the request of our 12-yr-old, we sat in on the youth service instead of the adult service. I listened yesterday morning as a sweet young lady from the group spoke. I only understood about half of what was said (that might be generous), but the message to […]
It was a major first step with her new family. I cannot imagine the girl we met three weeks ago, doing what she did yesterday. Since attending church is a central part of our lives, we wanted to make sure we went as often as possible while in Costa Rica. On just her second visit, […]
It’s been 2.5 weeks since we met our girls. While there is still so much to learn about, and from, one another we are getting to know each other very quickly.I wish I could share a few pictures of the girls, however, we cannot post pics until our court date, which is in exactly one […]
When we found out the adoption process in Costa Rica includes a lengthy in-country stay, I thought, “Costa Rica for 6 weeks?! BONUS!!” And today, 3 weeks in, I’m ready to pack us all up and head home! As much as I love to travel and experience other cultures, there truly is no place like home…especially when […]
Our girls, Kayla, and Aubry returned last Friday from Costa Rica. Anticipating an excited Gus, they videotaped their reunion. He did not disappoint!
Last Tuesday, we got to do something I have been waiting to do every since we arrived in Costa Rica. We went to the La Paz Waterfalls, Rainforests, and Wildlife Sanctuary! We started off the day going to a coffee farm with a beautiful background of San Jose from the mountain top. We then headed […]
Aubry and I are leaving today to go back to the states. This trip has been absolutely amazing, and better than I could have ever imagined. Bonding with our new sisters has gone well, but it makes it that much harder to leave. My parents and the ticas will be here until May, so we […]
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