My favorite kind of date

Last night Dave and I got to go on a date that we haven't been on in a while. 1 1/2 years to be exact. One of our greatest dates actually has to do with the kids, well in a way. It started about 4 years ago when Dave and I would leave work early to attend monthly support meetings with the Adoption Center of San Diego. They are meetings held once a month to help with educating us in the adoption process and specifically open adoption. What we discovered is that it is one of our sweetest times. We grab a bite to eat at the Chili's located right in front of the hotel and just walk over to the meeting after. Sounds kind of lame, but I look forward to it every month!!!

For two hours we sit and get to listen to people's journeys and learn how they came to the decision of adoption, what the journey is like for them and intimate details of their adoptions. When a couple is finally matched and their baby is born, they share the entire journey with us and show off their little one. Again, I know to an outsider this sounds kinda different, but I want share how these meetings have changed Dave and I and really radicalized our hearts for adoption.

I can't help but to say that how don't see how it is possible to sit through these meetings and not acknowledge the presence of God. It is amazing to see how God sweetly choreographs each adoption and how He works out the details that no man could do. I know that God has used these meetings in my life to change my life and seek Him as Lord. What was so awesome about last night was that half of the room was families that we started with when we were in the process the first time. It is amazing to have heard their journeys the first time and then get to go through it again with all of them. I honestly wished I could have stayed for hours just catching up with them. So to those families, you know who you are, it is truly an honor to be a part of this with you. Each of your stories have impacted our lives! Thank you!

Dave and I feel so privileged to get to be a part of this process and build our family through adoption. It has been one of God's greatest blessings in our life! I will continue look forward to our little dates every month and enjoy these little treasures.

Here is a little picture in front of our Chilli's