Not much free time to write

Boy can I tell a big difference in the second adoption from the first. With Jenna's adoption, I had more free time to blog and write in my journal. These days I'm lucky to get a few free minutes each day to myself. I've been working so much overtime to try and pay off bills, save money for the adoption and buy Christmas gifts.  I feel guilty that I don't seem to devote as much time documenting Leah's journey as I did Jenna's journey. It's is every bit as important to me, I want her to have the same memory books as I made for Jenna. With Jenna's adoption I had 3 long years to document every step and thought in my head. Now with 3 kids and working full time, dance class, preparing one child's for college departure, I just don't have the time to keep up. I know it's really not an excuse and I
am really going to try and do a better job for her.

Since my last post, we have completed so many steps in the adoption process, we only have one home study left and that is scheduled for December 7th. Then we can mail off for our I800A form.  It will take around 45 days to get that back. Once that comes back we will be ready to ship it all to China and our wait for Leah will begin. Our family advocate Dana thinks we could possibly be matched with Leah as early as the end of February or March and travel hopefully August. Even though I don't write as much about the adoption, she is equally loved and wanted and we are so excited to see her beautiful little face soon. We pray each day Leah Grace is healthy, happy and safe and we will know who she is very soon.

Adam has been accepted into Western Kentucky college. This is a big weight off my shoulders, I hope he continues to be excited about it and doesn't let thing and people discourage him from his dreams. We are so proud of him and I know he will do great things with his life. Now if you could say some prayers for some scholarships and grants, we would  could really use them.

Alex and Jenna are doing great. They are both excited about Christmas coming and going to China with us in the summer.

It takes a quite moment to myself to reflect on all my life has been blessed with. I get so busy and stressed sometimes that I forget to slow down and say thanks. I'm so thankfully for my best friend and sole mate. Though I'm sure I drive him crazy at times, he sure can make me laugh and always make me feel better. Scott is a wonderful husband and father, he is my everything. And I'm truly blessed to be a mother of four beautiful children. I would never have imagined being a mom of four kids, but I'm thankful God has blessed me with this opportunity. I love you all very much, Adam, Alex, Jenna and Leah.