We're HOME!

I can't believe our trip is already over and we're back home.  Marlee is absolutely perfect!  There are so many things about this trip I want to share...it will take me a few days to get it all down.  We have so many emotions right now, it's hard to get everything in black & white.  I just want to start by saying a huge, "THANK YOU" to all of you who have prayed, called, texted, msg. us this past week.  It's so wonderful to have friends who really, genuinely care about our lives.  I'm thankful my children will have you as examples of friendship to model. Things have gone well at home our first 24 hours.  Marlee is, as expected, having a period of adjustment.  She was very close to her foster mother and was extremely upset about being handed over to another family.  We had prayed and prepared for this day for 6 years, she woke up on Dec. 3rd and her whole world changed.  We prayed for her to have a normal grieving period, which we think she is, but it's still hard. I'm thankful that she's bonding with Doug and finds him to be her comfort. It's been hard on him to be the constant caregiver, but what a blessing that she's bonding with SOMEONE!  I know that she will come around to me eventually, but it's hard on this momma to not snuggle her baby.  We feel so blessed to be entrusted with this gift.  Adoption is such a gift....it's something I didn't really understand until now.  Please keep praying for Marlee's transition and her sweet heart!