Getting Closer....

This afternoon I received some great news. Our adoption agency sent an email letting us know that our EP (Emigration Permit) had been submitted on January 5th! Once it is approved, it will only be a matter of time before Bethany comes home. I am so thankful to God for this little piece of good news - especially after so many recent disappointments in the adoption process. I am so very excited for what's to come and praise God for his great faithfulness!

I spent most of the morning washing Bethany's 12-18 months clothes and couldn't help but get a little emotional as I was folding each one. More than half of these are hand me downs (thank you megan) and others are gifts and clothes I've bought over the past few years. I had no idea our adoption would take this long, so I literally have things that have been sitting in my closet for about five years. Thank goodness baby clothes don't go out of style. :) 

One of my favorites by far is the "baby sister" two piece (thank you auntie ann s.). It holds a special place in my heart because I am so excited that Austin will finally have a little sister! He has always wanted a sibling and although we would've liked to have one sooner, we know God's timing is always perfect. I've also been looking for one of those "big brother" t-shirts for Austin to wear. I know he will wear it with pride. :)