From seed to seedling this passion to adopt grows...
I am not sure where to begin in this story of ours that has led to the culmination of this mammoth decision to adopt. It is at basic a simple response to a seed planted long ago; the surge of a seedling in my heart that just recently burst. The seed was planted as I traveled seemingly long ago and helped serve and love children in orphanages across China, Uganda, and Mexico. However, I really hadn't thought much about these old dreams until recently. You see Trav and I just had the luxury (thank you Sharla & Stacey!:) to sneak away from our 3 children to Kauai this past December. It was glorious! There were beach days, hike days... a lingering in the beauty of a magical jungle that I think might just be the most beautiful place on earth! Trav and I looked into each others eyes, hearts lightened by reprieve from the stress and busyness that is working and raising three littles. We had time to think, smile and space to dream again. I also had the pleasure of reading ...