3 Weeks

Dear Victoria,

Our flights are booked, visa's ordered, sleeping accommodations and arrangements for your sisters are set up.  Three weeks from today we will board a plane and get to meet you in person for the first time.  Its a good thing that we have lots planned in the coming weeks to make it pass more quickly.  We are doing another yard sale this coming weekend, then the following weekend I'm running my fourth full marathon, and then its here.  The day we have been waiting five months for, the day you have been waiting five years for.  I almost can't believe it is so soon, but its starting to feel more and more real.  Everything we have done so far, all the work and prayers have led up to this moment, to meet you.  I know it will be so hard to leave you there, but I also have faith that God will keep you safe and bless us with the peace and faith we need to get through the next few months until you are home with us.

I have another little story to share with you.  Last week while we were cleaning up the yard sale a little boy and his mom that live down the street came over.  We were just chatting about how things went and then his mom said he had something he wanted to give us.  He then handed us a bucket full of money they had raised selling lemonade all day.  They wanted to donate it to us to help bring you home.  We are so touched by such an act of service.  They worked all day selling A LOT of lemonade, and to be so selfless and to give it to us was so kind.  I can't wait for you to be here and get to meet all the special people that have done so much to help us bring you home.  Heavenly Father is teaching us everyday through those who are helping us with this endeavor.  He knew that we couldn't do it on our own and He is providing so much help and spiritual strength through other people.  It makes me want to be better at reaching out and serving others.  To be more mindful of those around us and how we can help them.  To give more freely of our time and means.  We will never forget the love that has been shown to us.  You have taught us so much about LOVE.  The love that Heavenly Father has for each and everyone of his children.

Love Mommy