Hello!  I know it's been a few days since my last post.  I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here.  Back to normal - a new normal, with a cute little Joshua to add to the mix! 

We've been home a week now.  I had a hard time Monday and Tuesday finding energy to do anything.  The time change, jet lag and all the excitement finally caught up with me.  I was trying to get some things done, but it was tough!  I usually don't intentionally lay down to take a nap, but it could not be avoided those two days! 

Chad went back to work on Wednesday.  The heat is tough for him I know, but he powers through and works so hard for our family.  I am so blessed to walk through life with him.

As the week has progressed, Joshua is sleeping better each night.  I think the time difference and his new surroundings played a part in keeping him up some.  However, he is doing better each night.  He likes to eat - eats everything - he has refused nothing he has been given.  I am thankful, because he needs good nutrition.    

We have been showered all week by so much love and encouragement.  Our family has enjoyed showing Joshua off to so many that have anticipated him right along with us.  I was thrilled to be able to take him to Calvary Baptist Church yesterday, his first Sunday there.  When we were practicing the music for the morning service, I just melted down in a pile of tears in my little corner.  I was so overwhelmed by God's goodness that I could not contain myself.  I had been thinking all morning how thankful I am that these three weeks we've had Joshua are the beginning of him learning of Jesus.  I think about his past and him being in the orphanage - who would have taken the gospel to him?  How would he have heard the good news of Jesus?  How would he have known that God sent Jesus to die for him so he could be adopted into a heavenly family?  I pray for his future salvation.  I pray that when he gets old enough that he will bow to Jesus in a child-like faith, surrendering his heart and life to Him.        

I better go finish the housework.  I still have one suitcase left to unpack, but I'll get to it eventually.  Right now I hear a little monkey waking up from a nap.  I'd rather go love on him instead!