As I write this we’re finishing packing and getting ready to leave in the morning. It’s a little hard to believe that in about 48 hours we’ll get to hug our little boy for the first time. Unfortunately we still have half a world to travel – and so it will be back to the suitcases after a brief coffee break.

For those who helped us with donations, loans, house sitting, moral support, kind words and prayers we say a heart-felt thank you. We know that we are Joshua’s dad and mom, but we also know that life is best lived in love and community and we know that our community of friends and neighbors is a very necessary part of our lives. We appreciate each of you and we don’t say thank you nearly often enough.

OK, shutting down now – and packing up. Tomorrow we fly across the world.