Packed and Ready ... I Think!?

We are ready, I think...

I keep throwing extra things I think of into the carry-on and suitcases, but for the most part we are all packed. 

Kiera's stuff is ready to go to Grandma and Grandpa's. Joel and my bags are packed. Silas' wardrobe is stuffed into a suitcase, along with enough toys (we hope) to entertain him and us in the guest house for 5 days. And we have a pack 'n play that was generously donated by a member of our church to use for Silas in the guest house (and leave there for other families). 

So, I think we are ready. 

The baby gate went back up today, along with the highchair and changing table. It is starting to feel real. 

I can almost see my little guy running around after his sister and getting into everything. 

I am so excited!

We leave for the airport tomorrow (Monday) at 11 am (we fly out at 2:00) and travel for about 24 hours before we arrive in Ethiopia at 9:30 pm their time on Tuesday. 

Then on Wednesday we get to officially take custody of Silas and keep him with us forever. 

On Thursday we have our interview with the US embassy and then we wait for papers before flying home on Sunday (arriving Monday afternoon)

Please keep our travels and our stay in your prayers! I will try to update the blog when we have time and Internet. 

Blessings!

Joel & Mandy