And so we wait...

I can't believe that is has been a month since I have last posted. We have since finished our fourth home study. We are now waiting on our adoption agency to approve our home study report. Upon receiving the approval, we will send it along with other pertinent papers to the CIS and wait for an appointment to get fingerprinted. This is where we are and it is good!


But as for me, I will look to the Lord;I will wait for the God of my salvation;my God will hear me. Micah 7:7

Adoption Update

Our third home study is over and went well. Our social worker spent almost 3 hours with us in our home. We had a really good visit and learned a lot of interesting yet sad information pertaining to the orphanages in China. We again appreciated her honesty and knowledge. We have so much to learn before we go to China to pick up our blessing(s). Yes, we have asked for twins, but have been told that it is very unlikely that we receive them. We have also not specified a sex, there are also boys available. We will leave this in the Lord's hands. She spent time talking with the boys, for she had not met them before. They really liked her too. Next step is filling out government paperwork and getting finger prints. Once the home study is written, it may take up to 3 months to get clearance from the government. However, we are praying it goes quickly. We are encouraged, it only took us one week to get our passports, we couldn't believe it!

Thank you to those who lifted us up in prayer. We have so much to be thankful for!

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Hurricane pictures from Aunt Sam's house

Here are a couple of pictures from Aunt Sam's house - the bottom floor is gone!
She is using the ladder in the picture to get to the second story.

http://www.mediafaxfoto.ro/photo_preview.php?photoId=3120597
http://www.mediafaxfoto.ro/photo_preview.php?photoId=3120596

"Fireproof"

This is very encouraging...

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26853265#26853265

"Fireproof" is now showing in select theaters, looking forward to seeing it.

What a week...

Last week was a whirlwind. We had our second home study and last night we met for the first time other families who have either traveled with Great Wall (our adoption agency) to China or are in the process of waiting, like ourselves. There were a lot of little girls running around and one baby boy, 6 months old. It was a special night, everyone was very kind and helpful. We especially connected with one family. They have a 13 yr old daughter and their daughter, Rachel, whom they adopted from China will be 3 yrs old in December. They were so encouraging, however, also very honest. We know that it will be a drastic change to our family. Hearing and seeing how this family has adjusted to Rachel is a blessing to us. We are so thankful that the Lord drew us together last night!

This week, we will be preparing for our third home study. Our social worker, Beverley, will be coming to our home. Boy, do I have a lot of work to do...Please pray that I stay on task!

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2

All is well!

Thank the Lord, all is well for Aunt Sam. Her bottom floor, the garage, is all under water. Her pickup is gone. Yesterday morning, she was able to make it to her neighbor's house with her 2 dogs. At this time, she is not sure if the water went into the second floor, which is her living area. They have electricity due to the neighbor having 3 generators. They are only rescuing emergency victims, and she does not consider herself to be in an emergency situation. Thank you for your prayers.

Please Pray for our Aunt Sam

Rob's sister, Sam, was not able to leave Galveston Island. She did try, however Friday morning at 5:00, her road was already under water and she couldn't leave. She has lived there over 30 years and has been through many storms. She was able to leave before Hurricane Rita hit. However, when Rob spoke to her today, he heard a fear in her voice he has never heard before. He knew then that there was trouble. Please pray for all the people who chose to stay on the island. We have faith that the Lord is sovereign.