To Ethiopia

We officially began our journey to our daughter and joining International Adoption's Guides' Ethiopia program. After almost two years in pursuit of a child in Kazakhstan, we paused and had to make a decision. After much angst, we decided to switch directions. It felt so right, like a heavy weight had been lifted. I am in no way slighting Kazakhstan and the beautiful children and the forever families. There is the right journey for everyone and this felt right for us.

Of course, I told myself I would not obsess over the blogs or constantly look up info on the web looking for something to frightened me and I have already done that. Someone told me that adoptive parents constantly look for what is wrong. I need to make that shift to looking for what is right and being positive.

I am hoping we can have our daughter home with us by this summer. I am excited to decorate her room, work with Pat on a name and prepare myself for the ups and downs of being a mother. So many people have been so kind to us on this journey and I hope I can be a resource for others well. Maybe even pay it forward.