So it has been about a year and a half since I last wrote. Many things have changed with the boys yet many things are still blissfully the same. I am still enjoying life and loving every day with my guys (husband included). The boys are now in preschool 3 days a week and they are thriving. They are such fascinating little creatures. Such big personalities each in their own right. They are so very different. Brayden is a bit more outgoing and loves to explore. Luke likes being by my side and loves to flash his charming smile. Each day they amaze me. Today on the way to school Bee asked if I could buy him a cloud maker. Such innocence. I would have loved to had said, "Why yes dear, here ya go", just to make him smile :) But I told him that no, only God is able to make clouds. He still inquired that I could just order him one off the internet. Ha, ha so cute. It was a good opportunity for me to tell him that THAT is how powerful God is, that he made the clouds, the trees, the oceans. It is hard for me to grasp such wonder! But I think he is starting to get it.

So John and I are aching to go on a mission trip, something that we loved to do pre-Luke + Bee. Especially after seeing a wonderful video that our church put together about all of the good work they are doing through God's mighty hand in Kenya. They have built an orphanage and are regularly sending teams over to be with the children and just love on them. But it is about a 14 day trip and I just don't see how that is possible right now. Especially since we are trying to adopt. We may need to pick up and leave on a moment's notice (O, please God, I ask not b/c of my righteousness, but because of your mercy). But I know that there are things we CAN do even if we can't pick up and go to Kenya right now. And I'm asking God to show me those things. One day I will get there, but in the meantime, my children and my life here in Wilmington is my mission field I suppose. And I thank you, God.