Monday, February 16, 2015

TWO exciting things!!!

I can't believe how hard it is to find the time just to update my blog-- this adoption/parenting/home schooling/life-in-general stuff is a lot! :) Thank you for reading!

First update........... We have our Immigration Approval in hand!!  I'll get it notarized, certified, and mailed to be authenticated tomorrow.  Then, all that is left is waiting for it to come back, photocopying and proofing all 13 documents one last time, and... sending our ENTIRE DOSSIER to our placing agency!  This is a huge, huge, huge deal!

Second, equally exciting update... drum roll please......... Our oldest daughter is GOING TO CHINA WITH US!!!  The amazing women who sponsor John in China had a fundraiser for another soon-to-be-adopted orphan, and they raised more than expected.  They want to pay for Claire's airfare!

We are praising God for His incredible Provision and timing.  He is so So Very Good.

Keep praying!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Fingerprints Done!

Well, we had our fingerprints done.  It was uneventful and easy (big thanks to one of my best friends for watching all three kids!)  We met a friendly couple from Lithuania.  Now we wait for the Approval from Immigration to come, and our last dossier document can go through the process!  Each step s very exciting!  We're working on a photo book to send John for his birthday-- pictures and words about life here, each of us, etc.  It is not easy for me!  Hoping to get it done in the nest few days...  PRAY! :)