It’s been a while since an update – but that’s only because I’ve been slacking off and not diligent on these updates. We’ve had lots going on lately!

First – we’ve got embryos! I believe in my last update we were still waiting for the adoption agency to open back up from the Christmas holiday. We were selected by a very nice couple to adopt their embryos. Our doctor looked over the report on the embryos and said that things looked good for us to move forward, so we accepted the match as soon as we heard that news. Nightlight sent over the contract for our signatures and that’s been sent back along with the necessary payment and we’re moving forward!

A couple weeks ago we were able to speak with the genetic parents over the phone – honestly I thought it might be weird, but quite the contrary – they are wonderful! Like most things when getting to know new people, there were pauses in the conversation – but that was to be expected. Rebekah and I, as well as the genetic family, feel the Lord’s hand in this whole process and we just know He’s orchestrating everything that needs to be in place – and in His time, not ours. He’s teaching us patience (which is harder for Rebekah than me).

Last week Rebekah had a mock transfer with her doctor so they can make sure everything will go smoothly when the time comes to transfer embryos. Essentially they do everything they would for a real transfer except they use a saline solution instead of a solution with the embryos. Sometime this month Rebekah will begin a course of meds that will help prepare for the actual transfer – and that should put us on course for a transfer in the late March/early April timeframe. If everything works out, it looks like we could be parents around Christmas of 2010!

We certainly appreciate all the prayers so far, and would continue to ask that you pray for the Lord’s guidance during this process. We’re still moving forward and not quite to the goal yet, but we’re certainly making progress!