another step...

today has been another great day. we finished our pip classes, modules 1-4 yesterday and today... 8 hours of classes down, which is called seriously awesome. we got a certificate and everything, which is nice because i wasn't actually aware that we got one of those. these classes were really great... lots of thought provoking activities and good conversations. we had a nice small group, just four couples, and we were able to have great discussions. the teacher was knowledgeable and i found her words to be quite comforting regarding the entire process. we also got to meet an adult adoptee from korea and hear her story and ask her questions. what an amazing opportunity that was, and i am so thankful for the experience. besides the very practical usefulness of the class, it was also a required step before we start our home study, hence another step completed and the growing excitement of getting that phone call from our social worker... can't wait!

after class i was able to get a hair cut... something i actually dread but it was so necessary since my hair is in that nice awkward stage where it wants to come down and triangle out like a mushroom. i think i was beginning to bear a strong resemblance to toad in mario bros... not exactly the look i was going for. danny and i came home, ate some lunch and enjoyed some time to reconnect and rest before heading out for a delicious dinner with oli and devon at queen of sheba. did i mention delicious? i have a ton of ethiopian recipes that i am excited to try out... so the next ethiopian meal will be in our kitchen with friends who can critique and let me know how well the recipes turn out. i've got time to practice, as long as i've got willing taste testers!

also, let me just say the coffee pleased me greatly:

all in all, i'm feeling like a lot was accomplished. i'm also getting all sorts of wonderful news from the group... families traveling to pick up their sweet children, referrals coming in, donations coming in, and support is strong and positive. thinking of "M" and hoping he has a wonderful day today!