Mike and I first held Moges Michael in our arms one year ago today in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Since that day he has filled our life with craziness, love, adventure, crying, laughing, snuggling, messes, discovery, and joy in and throughout it all.
We met 5 amazing families who were there for the same reason and I carry inspiration from each of them today and into the future. From one the beauty of doing family adventures (like adopting 2 kids from Ethiopia!) together. From another the way to expand the adventure by adding in some ministry work and the beauty of trusting God by adding older girls to your family of boys. From yet another the reminder that we are never too young to start the adventure.........and let it be the step that leads them back to Ethiopia. From another family that you can add twin toddler girls to your three boys at home and continue as a full-time homeschooling mom who loves the Lord and people in beautiful ways. From the fifth family I learned that our journeys do not always take us where we think we are going. Life is complicated and God is good but it doesn't always feel that way when life takes a turn that is painful and confusing beyond words. Yet faith remains.
So, there is my shout out to these families who have such a special place in my heart. May God bless you today and every day with joy for today, hope for tomorrow and a deep abiding love that fills in all the cracks.
And to our precious Prince Moges Michael. You have turned our life upside down in the most unexpected and wonderful way. You belong in every sense of the word. We know that God has an amazing plan for your adventurous spirit and we are beyond thankful that His plan for your life includes us as your forever family!
