First of all, RUN(one)43 is only 5 days away! I can hardly believe it's crept up on us already, although I am very ready to get out there and run. Not just to help support our adoption but because I am deeply passionate about caring for the fatherless and the forgotten. I have decided to run the entire 143km with Ian and I'm sure I'm naive to what's really ahead of me. The pain I will feel, however, is really nothing compared to what millions of children have to go through each day. I am honoured to run for this cause and to help bring awareness. We would love to have as many of you friends and family out there involved so if you haven't checked out the website yet or thought of how you might be part of this event...consider it!
Also, it would be great to have you join us for the BBQ at the finish line...this Sat. around 4:30 in Mewasin Park (if you don't know where that is, let me know). It's only $5/adult and will be a great time to celebrate the finish!!! (If you DO plan on coming, please let us know so we can at least have a rough idea of numbers.)
Second of all, we should be getting an update from our agency sometime this month. This honestly makes me more nervous than running 143km. I feel like I won't be able to handle another delay, but I'm scared to hope that things will actually get moving again. All I can do is pray. Pray for peace, a resolution to all of this, strength and patience. It's breaking my heart every day to think that our baby is waiting for us. I feel like an emotional mess some days and break down at the most unplanned times (like right now as I'm writing...sheesh!) Thankfully Ian is so encouraging and patient with me!
So, thank-you for reading, supporting us and praying for us. This baby is SO loved already and what a celebration it will be when they finally come home!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
You are loved just as your child is. Think of you often and wish nothing but the best for you. Sure hope you hear something soon.
ReplyDeleteGood luck running to both of you!!! Hope you have the epsom salts on stand by to soak your bones ;)
ReplyDeleteI remember when things were off and on and off and on again with our Ghana adoption and it was awful. I honestly started to feel like I was going to go insane!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to be in Calgary for 143, but I'll be thinking of you. You and your baby have been in my prayers and will continue to be until they are safely in your arms.
Heidi! I would love to come out an celebrate your finish on Saturday. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteCarey
Wish we could be there! Really encouraged by the way you guys have been soaking in all of the ups and downs of the whole big experience. "I know you can believe in yourself," says the little boy bike-rider.
ReplyDelete---Mike and Chelsea