Today I drove my friends Cathleen, Maury and Vasco to LAX. They're beginning an epic journey to Vasco's country of birth, Malawi, in order to finalize his adoption and application for U.S. citizenship. I'm so excited for them, and really wish I could tag along. But I've got to hold down the fort here at home--so I plan to follow their progress via email and Cathi's blog updates, and send up a few prayers every time I think of them.

One long round trip from

Laguna to Africa

and back. Then: you’re home!