How We Got Here

4/21/09

Like all journeys, ours had a beginning. Although we feel this chapter of our lives is just beginning, it actually began several years ago.

Honestly, for as long as I can remember I have wanted to adopt. Early on in our relationship Currey and I began to think we could spend our lives together. We were 4 hours apart in college and spent 3+ hours on the phone a night. As we began discussing our future I brought up my desire to adopt. I felt it was only fair to let Currey know my desires but was fearful we would not be on the same page. Currey agreed with enthusiasm and shared my dreams of expanding our family through adoption.

Since that time we have married and we've moved 4 times. Currey has finished his undergrad program and will be graduating in 3 weeks with 2 masters. We've traveled, worshiped, made friendships, changed jobs, gotten dogs and enjoyed each moment we have together.

But we began to feel like we weren't complete. We were ready to grow our family. Last summer (2008) we began researching agencies and realized that although we felt ready we were not in a place that we could start the process. Although we were heartbroken we knew that God's timing is perfect so we have spent the last year preparing for this time. We realize that there is nothing that can completely prepare us for this journey but we anticipate an exciting ride.