During our adoption process we have been so blessed to have the support of our families and our church. Last weekend Chad's sister, a professional photographer from Kansas City, came to Iowa to do a photography fundraiser for us. She charged her regular sitting fee, took photos of eight families from our church and community, and gave us the sitting fees to go toward adoption expenses. Her generosity and the generosity of the families who were photographed overwhelmed us, humbled us, and will probably pay for our child's flight home from Rwanda! Heather hopes to have a sneak peek at some of the photos by June 15, so keep checking http://heathernelsonphotography.wordpress.com/
Yesterday, Chad and I visited an occupational health clinic to get started on our travel vaccinations. We took the two boys along and left the girls with my friend, Suzanne. (Have I mentioned how blessed I am by her friendship?) It was a long appointment, and trying to decide which shots to get and which to decline was difficult. We decided on Tetanus for me (Chad was current), Hep. A for both of us, a polio booster for both of us (have to go back for that one), and Yellow Fever (required to enter Rwanda). My arm is sore today, and we both felt a little junky yesterday, but we're doing well today. Typhoid pills will have to be started soon....and I'm dreading it. A fairly large percentage of people get really sick to their stomachs after taking them.
I'm enjoying having all the kids home for the summer. We are staying busy with softball, baseball, swimming, swim-team, and staying in our jammies until 10:00. And, since it's 9:52 and Hayden and I aren't dressed, I'll sign off.:)
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