We're Back

We just got back from Denver and had a blast at my cousin's wedding as well as with my friend Marsha and her husband Darin. They have a 16-month old girl, Anna, who is just adorable! She warmed up to Joel instantly...and by what mom says, Anna doesn't cuddle up to just anyone (isn't the picture sweet!?).

We were also able to spend time with my Grandma who just turned 84 years old! She rode to Denver, with my parents all the way from South Dakota and even toured the city and surrounding mountains. I'd say that is pretty good for a 84 year old lady! I hope to have half the spunk and brain-power that she has when I'm that age...Lord willing :)

You know those times when people ask you how is it going and you respond with a nonchalant just fine? If you were to ask me that question today, in regards to our adoption process, I'd admittedly give you an honest answer.

And, today my response would be I'm not fine, and I'm not waiting patiently! There you go...my honest answer. I know what I'm supposed to do and how I'm supposed to feel, but sometimes it just doesn't work like that. In fact, tonight, while trying to hurry through my Bible study before tomorrow night, the following verse was noted: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). Now, if that verse wasn't supposed to be encouragement, I'm not sure what is. I guess I have half of it right in that I clearly don't understand any of this. It's the Trust in the Lord part that is so hard to do, at times.

This weekend....it was great, yet also pained me to see Joel, literally, delighted to be hanging out with, playing with AND HAVING FUN with this little 16-month old as he'll be the MOST AMAZING dad and I hate it that he has to wait! As I wade thru the masses of pictures and video from our weekend, the images just make me want to throw my hands up and ask why? why us?

Okay, for some dramatic relief, I can say that not being pregnant, nor a chance at being pregnant, I did feel free to order a Margarita last night while we dined at this new, posh Mexican restaurant. I rarely consume libations, so my low tolerance combined with the mountainous altitude led to......

Anyways, we had a riotous time this weekend and I wouldn't have traded it for the world!