“Children need two things. One is roots and the other is wings.”

I want to start this blog by saying that I'm sorry if it makes no sense! It's 2am and I'm exhausted. It's been a long, tiring, emotional day! We learned that our sweet Tasha had some other medical issues that we weren't aware of....but we also learned that our agency approves of us and found us to be capable to adopt out baby girl, and we're being moved over to the "committed" page on RR shortly! It isn't a HUGE step in the grand scheme of things, but it is a HUGE step for us!!

I also want to say thank you. I was completely FLOORED by people's generosity. We *just* put our "chip in" button on this blog and already we've received $250!!  I don't think anyone can understand my level of gratitude. When you donate to a cause like this, you aren't just giving money, you're giving us, the adoptive parents, hope, you've giving us support, and you're giving our baby LOVE....and I just can't say thank you enough!

This is an extremely expensive journey, and when I sit down and look at all the costs involved, it's overwhelming, and completely intimidating...I'm the girl who turns down vacations because I can't find round trip airline tickets for under $250 each...and in a few months we'll be spending over $10,000 on airfare alone...that's what I mean by intimidating! lol  Now, with the new developments regarding our baby girls health, there is an even bigger financial commitment. Our journey isn't over when we bring her home...we will have a stack of medical bills to tend to as well. I try not to dwell on all that though. I firmly believe that God will provide a way for us to make ends meet and keep this sweet girl happy and healthy once she's home!!

I must get some sleep now, but I also wanted to share a fundraiser we have started....wristbands! (Like the "livestrong" bracelets!) They are light purple and say "Love Conquers All" on them. They are $5 each and you can pay through paypal, or our chip in button....just please remember to send me your email address so I can get your bracelet to you ASAP!!!

Thank you again for everything you've all done...all the prayers you've said....I just could never say thank you enough!!