Jackson's "Waiting" Project

People have been asking how our kids feel about the adoption. They are excited and pray for their little brother nearly every meal and at bedtime! Jackson often says things like, "I'm going to teach my little brother how to play guitar, " or "I'm going to save these (too small) pajamas for my brother," or "I'm going to give this to my brother for a present." I think, honestly, the thing he's most excited about is getting bunkbeds. He's envious of his sisters who always have someone to sleep with.

A few days ago, Jackson decided he wanted to do a project. He told me what it was, and then kept after me all day until I made time for it, "Mom? Can we do my project now?" The results are below. In case you can't see it, it's two maps of Rwanda and the Rwandan flag. He posted them on his bedroom wall, which he will be sharing with "Little Baby." I love that he is excited to meet his brother. He really seems to love him already, as we all do.

We heard today that our file has been sitting on the Minister's desk for a week waiting to be signed so it can be sent to us. She's been out of the country, out of town, in a meeting, etc. this week. :) But our source says she thinks she'll sign them in the next 24 hours, then they'll be scanned and emailed to us. This seems encouraging.... but we'll see! Today at Bible study, we were singing a praise song that reminded me that "Time is in your hand, Lord." I'm so thankful that is true. He knows what he's doing, we truly believe that.