Tomorrow Andy and I will board a cross-country train as our adoption journey takes us to a place I never in a million light-years thought it would take us: back home, to Illinois.
That we are going to Illinois now and that we came from Illinois then are total coincidences, and not even as strange as so many other things that have happened in the past three weeks to bring us to this point. The situation is still fluid and uncertain; at the center of it there is a very brave and beautiful young woman and her baby who need all our love and prayers. I will hold Andy's hand tightly as we watch the mountains, then the forest, then the prairie, and then the fields roll by, as we have done so many times together already. Though this journey is so unique, and its territories so unknown, something seems familiar. I feel a sense of destiny, and deeply trust that no matter how things turn out, they will turn out exactly as they should.
Wishing you the best of luck!
Posted by: Cathy | August 31, 2011 at 08:23 PM
safe journeys for all
Posted by: Raylene | August 31, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Every single day I come to your blog hoping to hear this news. My prayers are with you and the young woman, with hopes this turns out the way you want it to. I'll be thinking of you both,
Posted by: samme | August 31, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I have thought about this for you guys for a while...wondering when we might hope to see this news. Sending prayers to you and mom and baby.
Posted by: AshleyM | August 31, 2011 at 08:26 PM
safe journey... your words are so true - everything will turn out as it should. look forward to updates.
Posted by: erin | August 31, 2011 at 08:28 PM
oh my gosh, God Bless ALL of you in this journey, how exciting!
Posted by: kristine hanson | August 31, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Praying for you, friend. xo!!
Posted by: Kyrie | August 31, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Oh, breathless prayers and good thoughts!
Posted by: Emily | August 31, 2011 at 08:30 PM
I got goosebumps reading that. Hoping this ends with you having the child you've dreamed of but I know how uncertain these things can be. Thinking of you and anxious for updates when/if you can.
Posted by: Melissa H | August 31, 2011 at 08:31 PM
I come here everyday like so many others hoping to hear this kind of news from you. I will be sending all the good thoughts your way.
Posted by: Angela | August 31, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Best of luck, I will hold you all in my thoughts. x
Posted by: Stitch Sista | August 31, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Sending you all good thoughts.
Posted by: Susan Greblo | August 31, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Oh my goodness! Great news! So excited for you two!
Posted by: Melinda | August 31, 2011 at 08:35 PM
All of my best wishes and thoughts are with you and Andy as you make this journey.
Posted by: debbie @ happy little cottage | August 31, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Best wishes to you, and Andy and the birth mom and baby.
Posted by: Amy | August 31, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Yes, everything will turn out as it should. Best of luck to you -- I'm keeping you all in my thoughts!
Posted by: Erin | August 31, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Wishing you a wonderful trip!
Posted by: KarenS | August 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I will be praying for your family, and hoping it may grow in ways never imagined with more LOVE than even thought possible. Safe journey to you both.
Posted by: Bonnie | August 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
All the very best, whatever that best needs to be.
Posted by: Amy | August 31, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Wow. Best wishes to all.
Posted by: Samantha | August 31, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Some babies come from their mother's bodies, your baby will be born from your heart... wishing all the best for a safe delivery and that you come home with a baby in your arms. What an amazing gift that the birth mother is providing to you; and what an amazing gift that you are providing to the birth mother. Blessings and light.
Posted by: Jennyroo | August 31, 2011 at 08:40 PM
You sound very brave and calm in the face of a situation that must feel extremely unnerving. Sending you positive energy!
Posted by: Michelle | August 31, 2011 at 08:40 PM
this gave me goosebumps....take care, luck and love to you all. xo
Posted by: leanne | August 31, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Big. Huge. No matter how it turns out. Thanks for sharing this with your readers. We will all be thinking of you all.
Posted by: Tia | August 31, 2011 at 08:42 PM
We've been waiting with you, though I can't begin to imagine the waiting you've been doing. Best of luck (and LOVE!) to you on your journey.
Posted by: Cassandra | August 31, 2011 at 08:42 PM