Monday, March 05, 2012

wow - a few more days

Wow - can NOT believe after all this blogging - we will have our son in our arms FOREVER next Monday!  And to top it off - its my birthday - what an awesome gift!  All my boys together with me on the same day!  I love them so much!  All of them.

I'm excited for Nate to go and experience Africa - and he will someday be able to share with his little brother what it was like.  We will have some great family memories - even getting a chance to see the Lion Zoo!  I'm just so excited!  It will all be perfect.

yesterday we were able to get the nursery decorated - a little ways to go - but man I'll take it!  My friend Paula was amazing to come help me!  Thanks a ton my dear friend!

So yes - I"m emotional this week for many obvious reasons - and just so happy we will soon be a family of 4!  My childhood dreams are coming true - even the imaginary white picket fence is there.

So thanks everyone - you shall also get updates while we are gone.  We are staying at a new location that has some outdoor space - so that will be good.  we will NOT be in walking distance to Yummy Pizza - which is a bummer, but the outdoor space will be so nice for all of us to just get out for a little bit!  have some fresh air!

In the mean time - my new job is still amazing and I'm just happy as a clam there. I feel bad leaving for a few weeks, but also know its where I"m supposed to be right now!  So its great.

Now we just go and enjoy our lives.

I've got a LOT of stuff to do this week -
Gail

3 comments:

Angel said...

Hey Gail! We are leaving next Tuesday to travel for our court date. We will get to Ethiopia on the morning of March 15. We would love to meet up with you and your fam after following your blog for your entire adoption journey - I think we signed on with AAI about the same time. Let me know if you guys will still be there then.

Angel Rice

Anonymous said...

YEA! I am so excited for you! Yes, your dreams are coming true. Have a wonderful trip - enjoy every moment. It's a trip of a lifetime. Love you and I continue to pray for God's blessings on all FOUR of you! Love, Kathy W.

Gail Backus said...

Angel - not sure if you will get this - but we fly out on the 15th - so not sure if we can meet! Good luck on your trip - please email me at gmbackus@hotmail.com
Gail