The Watch

I bought this watch one year ago at the airport in London on our way to Uganda. I thought little of the purchase at the time, I needed a watch while in Africa and it was the cheapest I could find. Now, one year later, it is one of the most valuable things I own.

Last year Perez wore my watch nearly everyday. So when we returned to San Diego, everyday I put the watch on...everytime I looked at the watch, I was reminded of our little boy in Uganda.

When we began the adoption process about 8 months ago, the watch served a new purpose. It became my personal timer until we would see Perez again and stand with him in court (I don't think Perez will actual stand in court with us) waiting to hear the judge grant us legal guardianship.

We now know that date.

On Wednesday, November 19th, Ali and I will appear in the high court of Uganda and ask the judge to grant us guardianship over Perez. If our request is granted, we will be able to bring Perez home with us.

So over the next 7 days, as often as we come to mind, would you please pray for us and this BIG final step to the process. We are excited, confident and nervous all at once...and we believe in God's "timing."

Thanks ahead of time,

from Uganda with love