Flipped...

You've got to be kidding!! Is this really happening?? I must be dreaming!! We're going to Africa!! Next week!! We're going to meet our girls, and we are going to bring them HOME!! I am overwhelmed, and somewhat surprised, with the outrageous stuff going on in my heart. It's hard to explain, but I have flipped. The only explanation for this is...hmmmm...it must be a God thing. I think it happened the moment that I found out that the court hearing went through, and that I became the Daddy. There are just some things that cannot be explained or understood by physics, math, chemistry, or any of our physical senses. My heart is melted at the sight of their glowing eyes and sweet smiles. I can hardly wait to call them by name, and am excited about the thought of giving them new names to go with their Ethiopian ones. For now, though, there is much to do. I must keep focused at work, and I'd like to leave home with things in order as much as possible. So, I keep plugging away, enjoying the anticipation of that first embrace--hoping that I won't scare them! Heidi, you are incredibly beautiful! There is no one else that I would rather take this adventure with! I am crazy about you, and I don't care if my outrageous love for you gets broadcast to the entire planet! Erika, Stew, Abbie, Caleb, Blake, and Jonathan--you guys bring so much meaning, pleasure, joy, and purpose to life. I love being your Daddy. You guys make me feel so young! (Most of the time). Let's go!!!!!!!

"Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us ALIVE!" Eph. 2.4