We're down to less than a week. The packing has begun. The feeling of change is in the air. Trenner is having an especially hard time today. He's been crying on and off all morning. {it's nap time right now, and I might just join him in a little cry myself}  So, we went to the park and walked laps. While walking he tells me he's scared and sad. He's sad E doesn't have a mommy and daddy yet. He's glad, though, that we are going to be her family. He's excited to have E home. He can't wait to hold her and kiss her cheeks, he says. He wants a sister. But, he doesn't want mom and dad to leave him to go get her. And we talk about how sad she must be to never have had a mommy and daddy. We talk about how in the next few weeks, he might get sad sometimes when he thinks of us being gone, but he can celebrate knowing that we are coming home. And I do my best to explain to him that just because we're doing something we know is good, doesn't mean it's going to be easy. Sometimes it won't even be fun. But it's worth it. And I rest in peace knowing on the hard days, my boys will have many family and friends to lift them up. They will want for nothing. They won't miss out on any snuggles or hugs. They will be surrounded by love. We are so thankful for family and friends, near and far, for giving up their homes, their time, their love, for our boys. I'm thankful that my boys will be covered in prayer. Yesterday, we were blessed to be surrounded by dear friends and family. They listened to our story. They heard our praises and concerns. They laid hands on us. Prayed over us. Prayed over our boys. Prayed over our daughter. No detail left out. No request unspoken. And I know we will be fine. Our sweet family of 4 {soon to be 5!} will be just fine. We have Him and you on our side. So, I reassure Trenner that we love him. God loves him. I reassure Solomon that we love him. God loves him. I thank Jesus for this last week at home with no work. Extra time for extra snuggles. Extra time to soak in Jesus's promises. and my heart is calm.

Until Edna's home,