Each passing day brings new excitement and joy as we look forward to being united with our Brazilian kids for the first time. Erica was able to update the photo wall in our room with pictures of the kids and the visual of seeing all 9 of us on the same picture collage is exhilarating. (Sorry we can't post them yet, we will share pictures ASAP!) The reality of traveling is hitting us hard. We know it will be soon ... but not exactly when. It means coordinating multiple flights and a lengthy stay at a rental house in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. Another of our grant application was reviewed and approved! This one if from Gift of Adoption. They are contributing $7,500 to our final adoption expenses! We are simply speechless as we receive grant awards from these organizations and continue to be supported by family and friends alike. The generosity of the family of God around the world is overwhelming. Our family is also knee-deep in our next and (hopefully) final fundraising effor...