Slowly, steadily, surely the time approaches

In the midst of all the busyness of normal life of a family of 7, it seems as though these days have become consistently filled with paperwork, paperwork, and more paperwork regarding the adoption.  We've collected every document imaginable on the seven of us dating back to the conception of our little family.  We've had physicals, interviews, fingerprints, shots, tests, and yes, more tests.  It's been interesting to say the least, to look at all the details of our life in a tall stack of papers.  I think I've driven most of the people in our life crazy as every time they saw me I was needing another document.  Probably, the most memorable was the lady at the Police Department  who casually informed me she couldn't give us reference letters required because she didn't type.  All I could think was, "Ok, lady, I haven't made it this far to stop because of your lack of typing skills!"  I kindly asked her if she could direct me to someone who could type because I wasn't leaving without what I was needing. 

Things have gone slower than we would like (as with everyone who does this), but progress is progress nonetheless.  We've accomplished major steps lately and are pleased that we received approval from Immigration and our paperwork is on it's way to China.  Kaden spoke for all of us when he said, "I thought this day would never come!"  Now we wait for a referral of a precious little girl.  We're so anxious to see what God does next and who she'll be!  The boys are requesting one that doesn't cry.  Not realistic, but I'm not bursting their bubble.  It tickles me to hear their conversations about the whole thing.

We know even in the timing issues and the delays, God has been in it all.  We know His timing is perfect because He sees the BIG picture that we can't.  Over and over I have to go back to the scripture He gave me in those very first days....

Then the Lord said to me, "Write my answer in large, clear letters on

a tablet, so that a runner can read it and tell everyone else.  But these

things I plan won't happen right away.  Slowly, steadily, surely the time

approaches when the vision will be fulfilled.  If it seems slow, wait

patiently, for it will surely take place.  It will not be delayed.

Hab 2:2-3

 

 

We sure would appreciate your prayers as we await this next step. We want God to lead every detail and decision as He leads us to the little one He has for our family.  I'm working on some projects to help with the funds we're gonna need so there will be more on that later!  God Bless~




Outside the Federal Building for USCIS

Our China paperwork...

On it's way!