Still number 8

Hopefully we will learn today at the bi-weekly update that we have moved up on the list, but as of right now things have not changed in 2 months!! 2 weeks ago when I read the update, tears filled my eyes. I am so ready to know my son and have a mental image of him. I'm ready to start washing baby clothes and picking out what to take to Ethiopia for him. I'm ready to buy his special "coming home" outfit!
Yet, at the same time, we have 3 vacations planned this summer that I'm REALLY looking forward to and don't want to miss (even to go to Ethiopia). So I know the Lord's timing is perfect and we will receive our referral and travel in His time. And for one of the only times in my life, I think I'm actually content in that.

I have a great big PRAISE!! Drew has finally accepted that he is going to be a big brother, and I think he will be great! Last week, I bought both of the kids little black baby dolls (Grace Caroline calls hers her Ethiopian baby). Drew has not let that baby out of his sight since I gave it to him. He hugs and kisses that baby just like Matt and I hug and kiss him (frequently and with much emotion)! I'll try to get a picture of him with baby and put it on here.
Drew has also had a new little boy join his class who is only 1 year old and has had a hard time adjusting. Drew has offered many hugs and pats on the back to little Ry, and even wants to help feed Ry his bottle. So Drew is finally ready to play the part of big brother!

Hopefully I'll have more news about the wait soon!