October Update

 I can't believe it's been three months since I've written on our blog! But that is just a sign of how full life has been and I mean that in every beautiful way. In August we finally got to move into our home in South Carolina and two weeks later the three big boys started public school. It's quite a difference from what they're used to in Kenya but they've adjusted so well and we're really proud of how they've jumped all in - joining a soccer league, taking classes that aren't offered at Rift Valley Academy, attending youth group at our church, etc. They have grown a lot in these last few months - I think we all have.

We spent the month of September trying to develop some normalcy in our lives. The boys were in school, Eli continued with dissertation work, building projects at our home church here in Columbia, and touching base with his colleagues in Uganda who are keeping the ministry running.

Carson and I have been enjoying lots of play dates. I can't tell you how special it's been to reconnect with dear friends and for our kids to play together. It's been such a blessing. Carson is growing like a weed and constantly surprising us with how smart he is. He can remember Bible stories and re-tell them and his new favorite skill is riding a bicycle without training wheels!

We are still on target to head back to Uganda on Dec 31, just in time for the new year - 2022!

We have not been matched yet with another child so we're not sure if it's going to happen or not. We will wait for one more month to see what God has in store. We'd appreciate your prayers in our adoption journey because it's been a hard emotional road, especially for me. But we want God's best and are waiting to see what that is.

As always thank you for praying for our family and following us on our many adventures.