Welcome...we're not blog people.

That's right. We're not blog people...don't write them...don't read them. Nope, we're not bloggers. Heck, Doug doesn't even like to read (as a professor, it pains me to acknowledge that, but it's undeniably true). 

So, let me repeat: We're not bloggers...or at least we never have been.

But here we are.

At the request of friends and family who want to know more about our adoption journey, we're giving this a go. Don't get us wrong: We'll still love to talk about the whats, whys, and hows of adoption with you in person. I, for one, will talk to you about it until you find yourself searching for the next lull in the conversation to gasp, "Oh, hey, look at the time! I'm so sorry, I have to go," but we also thought that this might help keep everyone up to speed on what's going on throughout the process.

This could be an utter failure...but we're going to give it the good ol' college try to start. 

Beyond providing information and updates, our expectation is that this little tale will chronicle some triumphs and tears...offer some laughs...help us reflect on the process...and (maybe, hopefully) provide encouragement to others that, no matter where life takes you, the Lord "will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart" (Psalm 91:4).

Let's face it: Most of the time, I (Lacy) will be writing these little ditties - and I'll try to aim for once a week. But maybe, just maybe, if we're very lucky, we'll get a guest column from the man, the myth, the legend Douglas Moffett McNamee every once in awhile. To make up for some lost time, we'll start out with a couple entries back to back. So.....here....we....go....