HOMESICK!!!!

10 months ago.......we met our sweet angel- Jonathan Caleb Wright. This is the first time we saw him. And our lives have been changed forever because of this sweet boy! You see most people would say that - you already have 6 children why have more? Answer- we felt God calling us to have more children. And when I say Calling- I MEAN a deep yearning put in our hearts for another child from God.

So we saved....planned.....applied.....did loads of paperwork....prayed.......saved.....planned.....did more paperwork......prayed some more........and then we got the sheer privilege of seeing this beautiful face!

How has he changed our lives forever- so many ways.....seeing his giggle, his sweet smile, his excitement, his cute shyness around others, his fun voice as he tugs at my hand saying "come on mommy"....and takes me to the toy room to play or get another book to read. I could list 100's of ways this sweet boy has stolen my heart and that was before I even saw him. If I could give every child in the world two things it would be a family and food. After that things blossom....those two things are sooo necessary.

Did our children complain knowing that there would be another child demanding attention, steal their toys, etc. NO- instead THEY BEGGED for another sibling to love!! They couldn't think of anything better!!!!! Neither could I - another child to love, cherish, teach to play, go on hikes with, see them wonder at spider's webs, read Stuart Little too, tuck in at night time, patch his owies up when he needs it, give loads of hugs and kisses too, teach them how to love his family, the Word of God, and others around the World, watch him grow into a man of God.....and so much more!

Can you tell that even though we have 7 children now.....my heart is longing for our next child. Right now she is being cared for by the wonderful people at Hannah's Hope. We have met them we know how loving they are.....but I AM HOMESICK!!!!!
Homesick for .......
unpacking at 3am........... (oh yeah- that is my Mountain Dew on the desk in the corner!!! Hey our agency said to bring comfort foods :)
Homesick for being in a land of beautiful people, culture, and Mountains.....
Being a crazy person- having to unpack- (diapers for a little one) before going to bed......
Being this joyful and this tired.........at the same time!!!!!!
For a plane (maybe not this one exactly).........to take us to see our sweet girl!!!!

I am HOMESICK because I love Naomi soooooo much it hurts sometimes. As a mother or father there is something sooo hard about having a child that is out there that you can't yet hold. To know that YOU NEED THEM & THEY NEED YOU, but you can't be together right now. Maybe not for a few months from now...........

There is a longing so deep and wide in my heart.............for ALL our children........and can only be filled by them.

Until then......we are playing, reading, schooling, loving, praying, and praising God for our little miracle that we will eventually get to bring home......................(couldn't be soon enough)!