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We're going to India!


Finally -- We booked our flights! We're heading to India on Monday, February 21st! 



We still don't have information about Ruthanne's passport appointment, but we decided to step out in faith and go be with our girl. Since they haven't applied for her passport, that means we have one-way tickets with no return date. We are hoping the timing will work out and we'll only be there for three weeks, but we know that everything is unpredictable and we could be there much longer. Either way, we'll be together. Our whole family together and complete for the first time in three years. 

I would be lying if I didn't say that I'm terrified. "Go with the flow", "spontaneous", or "laid back" would never ever come up in a list of things to describe me. Being in a foreign country for an unknown amount of time during a pandemic is scary and it almost stopped us a few times from deciding to go ahead and go. Thankfully, my husband is the exact opposite and loves the adventure of it all! So, while I'm making color coded spreadsheets for packing and budgets, he's making a list of foods to try and places to see. Through this whole process, we've pushed each other out of our comfort zones, and I'm so so glad I have him to do this with. 

We are choosing faith, and we are choosing more time with our daughter. Whether that be here at home or in India, at least it's time together. We've missed almost three and half years of her life and we don't want to miss another second. 

This whole adoption process has without a doubt been the hardest thing Cody or I have ever done, but we also know the hard we've suffered the last three years is nothing compared to what our daughter has faced. Adoption is born first out of brokenness. It does build families, but first a family is lost. We are thankful that God brings beauty from ashes and has brought Ruthanne from a tough beginning into our family. We know that doesn't erase the trauma of losing her first family, but I pray that God will bring healing to Ruthanne's life through love in our family. We will always be thankful to her first parents for bringing her into this world. While we are rejoicing the blessing she is in our lives, I know there is pain in her absence for them. 

 I have a feeling that Ruthanne Vishakha will change this world. She's already changed ours. 

"God be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth" Psalm 108:5 

Comments

  1. Valerie AlexanderFebruary 9, 2022 at 6:35 PM

    I so very much love this granddaughter we are welcoming into our family! I am beyond excited, grateful and unbelievably happy that you and Cody have stepped out for your daughter and to be able to hold her and love on her very soon!! I pray for travel safety, and quick appointments!
    I love you all 😘😘😘

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  2. Kylie TurnerFebruary 10, 2022 at 5:17 PM

    I couldnt love this or you guys more !!! She is so blessed to have you as her parents!!

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