We got it and didn't even know it!

We had our pediatrician appointment one week after we arrived home. One of our main goals for that appointment was to asked for a referral to Shriner's Hospital in northern California. As many of you know, some of you may not, Lightening Hope has limb difference on all four limbs. We are hoping to get some sort of prosthetic for her to make long-term mobility easier for her. Although she has not let the shape or size of her feet stop her so far, over time, as she grows and gets taller, it will be harder for her to balance.

After not hearing any news from either Shriners or our doctors office I called last Tuesday to our doctors office. Their response... "You already have an appointment."

"Huh?!"

Apparently the appointment was made and no one told us...

At least we didn't miss it!

On November 14th we will be at Shriner's Hospital for the first time.

Two huge blessings with this date (which we didn't pick)
** 1.  it is a Friday (which is one of David's days off since he works long hours on Sundays)
** 2.  it is before the holiday craziness where I feel like we will miss two months of progress in getting her situated!

{Here are pictures from our last few...days...I think}

Although in most every picture we are happy, smiling and having a GREAT time with this new adventure, there have definitely been some rough moments, hours, days and weeks!

Please continue to pray for our transition and kids who are feeling displaced.

Adoption is an amazing experience for all involved but also hard in many ways!

As with any new family member being added there is an adjustment period. We are trying hard to depend on God for strength and ideas on how to best parent these four amazing world changers! Thank you to all who have supported us and continue to!

We went to the zoo for my birthday...with grandpa-pa.

Today we got the pleasure of riding our friend's horse and learning about grooming. So fun!