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To love on my girls.

To hear their giggles.

To comfort them in distress.

To soak up their hugs and kisses.

Today is our last day together as a family - for a while.  We expect to be gone 2+ weeks, (probably closer to 3+ weeks) but have no idea at this point when we'll be coming home to Maggie & Lilly.  They are staying home with people who love them, and will be well cared for, but Maggie is already having a hard time with our departure.  Last night she was in our bed most of the night, and every time I woke up (which was several times) she was awake.  

Leaving my girls behind is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.  And I've smuggled the Word into communist countries and visited war-torn cities.  This - infinitely harder.  This is what I've been dreading the entire adoption journey.  This is what almost made me close the door on the thought of adoption altogether.  This is what will drive me to my Savior's arms a million times in the next few weeks.

I honestly don't know who will struggle more, my girls, or me.

So I need all of your prayers...

Please pray for my girls' hearts, and mine.

Please pray for:
- their health and safety
- safe travels for us
- for Carson to do well in traveling
- for Maggie & Lilly to feel loved & cared for and safe
- for a quick, smooth trip
- for God's favor upon us with everyone we meet
- for a quick court date with a good judge
- for the 10-day wait to be thrown out for all in our region
- for us all to be able to come home together on this first trip
- and anything else the Lord leads you to pray

Thank you all so much - we couldn't do this without your love, support, encouragement, & prayer.

I will try to post tonight about the giveaway we're doing to raise the $989 we need to be fully-funded.  But since it's our last family-day for a while, I may just post about that from the 'road'.  We'll be leaving our house at 11am tomorrow, and arriving in the capitol city of Kirk & Lori's country on Sunday afternoon.  As soon as we have internet we'll be back in touch and keep everyone posted.

Much Love,
Shannon