Almond Eyes

Abush's eyes remind his Aunt Laura of almonds.  I completely agree.  So many people have commented on those gorgeous eyes, how they just draw you in.  I look into his eyes each day, often, and think of what he must be going through at the time.  I trust in God's providence over his life and it brings me peace.  No one can take care of our boy like the Heavenly Father, so I must rest content knowing Abush is in His arms.  I still miss him tremendously and pray for a quick trip home.

Currently Abush is in Soddo at an orphanage a few hours away from Addis, the capitol of Ethiopia.  Our paperwork is in limbo, waiting to go to D.C.  We hope it comes soon and we will have a date for travel.  There is a possibility that we'll have him home for Christmas.  The best possible present ever for us!  The plan is for Daddy, Pa Jackson and Pa Austin to make the trip together. We'd appreciate prayer for the trip.  My dad recently had surgery on his shoulder.  The complete recovery is 6 months!!!!  He is a trooper and I don't think anything will keep him from this trip.  He has quickly become ambidextrous and I'm sure he will have plenty of strength in his right arm to carry his new grandson around. I'm going to stay home with the boys and pace the floors I'm sure.  I've told the girls they better keep me busy.  It's been over a week since we received pics of Abush.  It feels like we've known him for a lifetime.

In a way, it's a similar experience as when I saw Ryan or Travis for the first time on the ultra sound monitor.  I was in awe of what the Creator could fashion inside of my own body.   I was humbly brought to tears.  The same with my third boy, Abush Dana Jackson, only I stood in awe that our Creator had a completely different plan of fashioning him, still a completely perfect plan. We were forwarded his precious picture just two days ago and I cannot take my eyes off of him. I've been asked if it feels like he's my own yet.  Honestly, I have known he was my own since the Lord placed a boy from Ethiopia in mine and Scott's hearts, now I have a face and name so of course it makes it much more real.  Nothing brings to me more joy than being Mama.  How blessed I am to be Mama again.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for good and not disaster.  Plans to give you a future and a hope."