It's Been 3 Years

Three years ago the boys let the cat out of the bag that we were adopting. Can you believe it's been that long? I really think that if I knew then what I know now, we might not have told so many people. I appreciate the fact that so many are praying for us & that so many are concerned. But, it's very hard to answer the same questions over & over with the same answer - "No, we haven't heard anything. And yes, it could still be years away."
Three years ago we were researching agencies. Three years ago we were trying to keep our friends and family from telling everyone until the boys godparents got home in July with their daughter from China. Three years ago we started shopping for little girly pink things. Three years ago we put our faith in God's hands because we didn't know where all the money would come from (and all along this journey He has provided just as we needed it) Three years ago I started dreaming about a beautiful little girl in an Asian land.
Not a lot has changed and yet so much has changed. We still wait, but my dreams are more detailed, more specific, more colorful, and more involved. I fully believe that Hannah Grace is still in China but I wonder why I yearn for other countries too. Are there more children out there that God intends for our family? We don't know. I just know that 3 years is a long time. Three years ago I thought I would be home with my princess with one of these cute hats for the boys to run around in. Three years ago I thought that by now our family would be complete. It's amazing what God can teach people in such a short, yet long period of time. Hopefully God will answer all our many questions before we get through another three years, but only time will tell.
Thanks to all of you who have waited with us during these three years. We appreciate your support & prayers. We love you.