Her Brothers

Eden loves her brothers.

We went to get her passport photo yesterday and had the most precious (and heart-wrenching) conversation...

Me:  We're getting your picture taken today so that we can get your passport and go get your brothers.
Eden:  OK, Mom.  That's a good idea.
Me:  You need to smile and look at the camera so we can get a good photo (NOTE: our last picture got sent back because she wasn't looking at the camera.)
Eden:  OK, Mom.

{she took the cutest picture with no problems at all}

{when we got back in the car}

Eden:  OK, Mom--let's go get my brothers!
Me: (almost in tears) Oh, honey--we can't get them today, but it will be soon.  We first have to get our Letter of Invitation and then we'll get on an airplane and fly to go get them.
Eden:  OK, Mom. (with her head down)

{when we pulled in the driveway after some errands}

Eden: (frantic) No, Mom!  We don't have my brothers yet!  We can't go home yet!
Me: (almost in tears again) Oh, honey--I know--we have to pray and trust that God will send us over there to get them soon.
Eden:  OK, Mom.  That's a good idea.

Lord, please hear our cries.  We pray boldly that we will receive our Letter of Invitation by the end of this month!