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When Bill and I were in the process of deciding to adopt, we discussed that we didn't really want another community to be a part of. We have our church, the Campus Crusade for Christ community, and we are well-connected in our neighborhood and kid's schools. The idea of having another community of adoptive families actually felt like it would be draining.

We were dummies. We didn't realize how much other adoptive families (particularly those who have adopted or are adopting from Ethiopia) would mean to us.There is such a sweet comradery that exists between adoptive families. We share experiences. We have a similar call on our lives. And, it just so happens that most adoptive families, if I may say so myself, are just plain cool.

We had the privilege of meeting blog friends in real life a couple of weeks ago. They live in the same state and are even related to our dear friends in town. So we all got together and it was "friends at first sight"...

So fun getting to meet this family we have known and loved from afar. We shared our stories and Lulu gave them some Ethiopian love while they wait for their own Ethiopian Princess...

Notice the love and longing in their eyes as they look at Lulu...

We talked about the ache in their hearts, mixed with trust, as they waited for their referral. But now that part of the wait is over for them as they just received their referral of their 4 year Peaches from Ethiopia. You can read their news here and experience their celebration here. Their blog is entitled Room For More. What a joy that they now know who the "more" is!!!!