The End (of this part of the story, anyways!)

On July 7, 2009, we were officially accepted by AGCI into their Ethiopia adoption program.  Hundreds of pages of paperwork, months of waiting, many highs and lows, and two trips to Ethiopia later, our precious daughter is in our arms forever.

This blog was started as a record of our journey "to welcome our daughter home."  That part of our story is complete:  Isabella's adoption is final by law, and her place in our family is confirmed by God's grace.

We will memorialize this piece of family history in a blog book, as we look forward to our family's future.  We have many hopes and dreams for Isabella.  Most of all, we pray that she will grow into a Godly young woman, strong in faith and rich in love. 

As we bring this blog to an end, we want to especially thank you for following our story, sharing our joy, and lifting our challenges up in prayer.  May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; may He lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.  (Numbers 6:24-26)  Amen.