It was so great to finally meet all my "friends" in real life.
I was absolutely thrilled to no end to finally get to see Hilary and Alison!! Alison is one of the first ones I ever emailed and she was so great to answer any questions I had while working on all the paperwork. We ended up being 3 spots apart on the waitlist. Me and Hil also connected thru email and I have had an instant connection with her from the beginning. I know she is praying for me thru my journey and there is no better friend than that. Us three girls are bound and determined to travel together to pick up our little ones from Ethiopia. I SO pray that happens!!
I wanted to get a pic with Kristi and Lucy Lane to put in our little ones baby book. The Lord used them in such a big way to show us His plan for our family to adopt.
I got to room with the most incredible women. I haven't laughed that much in a long time and each one blessed my heart in a different way. Courtney, Mitzi, Lara, and Hilary...you gals ROCK!! Miss you already!!
It was so encouraging to hear each ladies story. So many different phases of the process were represented. From still working on paperwork, to having a HUGE number on the waitlist, being number one on the waitlist, traveling to Ethiopia that night, to having their child home. There is so much you can learn from each other.
The speakers were all great and I left there feeling very encouraged and with my heart stirred in some different areas. I also left there very exhausted since we stayed up late talking at night! Such fun! Can't wait until next year!
Okay, with all that said, over the last couple of weeks I have been feeling like I need to step away from my computer for a while. So, I am taking the MONTH off. No F*cebook, blogging, or listserv. I honestly am not looking forward to it but really feel like it is what the Lord wants me to do. I just need to prioritize some things and kinda refocus. Get my mind off the wait and back on to what it is really about.
Can't wait to catch up in a month...my next post will be our March numbers!! :)
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Sooo wonderful meeting you. Enjoy your technology break!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice getaway and praying you are recharged during your month off the computer! :)
ReplyDeleteI had soooo much fun with you Kelly Jo! I am really encouraged by what the Lord is doing in your life. Tell the Dibbels post office hello for me :). I hope the Lord refreshes and recharges you during your "time off". Love ya girl!
ReplyDeleteIt was SO great to meet you this weekend! See you in a month :)
ReplyDeleteGirl, I cannot even tell you how much I LOVED getting to finally meet you this weekend! It was so amazing! So thankful that the Lord has given me such a precious friend to walk this journey with! Yes, I really am praying that we are all travelling to Ethiopia together one day! How awesome would that be?!! Loved getting to hang out with you this weekend...maybe the next time we're together will be in Ethiopia with our GIRLS!!! :) Have a great computer "break"...can't wait to hear how the Lord refreshes you during this month!
ReplyDeleteWish I could have met all of you at the conference....one day.......Enjoy your computer break!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were so refreshed during that weekend. It sounds like it was AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteso great meeting you...enjoy your break away :) kristi
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures =) Enjoy your "vacation"!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love you KJ!!!! Seriously, you hold a dear place in my heart and I treasure more than you know! You bring joy to my heart and I'm so grateful to be in this journey with you! I would just LOVE to travel along side of you and Alison to meet our babes! I'm praying for that! Call me over this tech break so we can chat and keep up! Love you goggle wearing gal! (o;
ReplyDeleteLoved meeting you in person this past weekend! What a sweet weekend it was!
ReplyDeleteEmily Vogeltanz
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