Big Changes

How is it that two major life changes are coming at the same time?
The first is the adoption process. We are done with our homestudy and I am an hour's work away from finishing our Lifebook. By the time we leave for Jordan on Friday, it will be ordered and on the way to the adoption agency to be shown to birthmoms. It's so crazy that we are here and waiting. We are so excited!
The second big change is my parents are now in Virginia. They spend the last week with us and it was a wonderful time of hanging out and getting lots and lots of errands accomplished. I have to admit that I didn't expect to be as sad as I am. We will be going to visit them for Thanksgiving and we are so excited. So this goodbye was not the big one, but it still felt wierd to get back to my house and realize that they are gone. It's a little sad to walk by that baby room knowing my mom & dad probably won't get to see it again for at least a couple of years.
I spent some time focusing on the Lord and His promises. I recognize that only by His grace are we able to do what He has called us to do. I am so greatful for a family that hears His voice and follows Him to the ends of the earth. I love His promises that this is not our home and some day we will all be together. Until then, He is the One who sustains us.