Sooooo, We're Still Waiting

It has been one week since we got our last update from our agency. We were told that we probably wont know until March whether or not Phu Tho will release our Consent To Adopt. They are waiting to see how the US Embassy responds to the two that they already released, If they respond positively, they will release our doc., if they dont then I think you can guess the outcome. It is so hard to think that we may be waiting until March, only to lose Maya. We are desperately praying that the US Embassy will tread lightly, and will not tick off Phu Tho, and they they will work in a quick manner. Right now it would be a miracle if we got to her before her first birthday. Would you please pray for a miracle with us? We desperatly want Maya to come home to us, and we would love to spend some time with her before her 1st birthday. Thank you for your prayers!!!!

I Will Lift My Eyes (pause video on right first )

68 days and counting

Just thought I would give an update. Maya turns 6 months old today, Woo hoo! I thought we would definitely have her by now, but I guess not. Things are not going as we had hoped, or planned. I would love to tell you that I am optimistic about things, but I can't. I am very discouraged, and I am preparing myself for the loss of our baby. However, I am praying that we will be plesantly surprised with an encouraging phone call soon. Who knows. I will keep you posted.
Please continue to pray for our family as we have recently lost my grandfather, and we are trying to prepare our hearts to lose Maya. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Third Day Christmas song (pause video on right first)

I wanted to share this song with you, because it is my heart right now. When I first heard this song I started sobbing. Thank you Kate, for sharing it with me!!!!

Laughing baby (pause video on side first)

I know most of you have seen this before, but it cracks me up everytime I see it.

We are still Waiting!

We are still waiting on the Phu Tho officials to release our last piece of paperwork. Until they do, we cannot proceed with the adoption.We are praying that God will soften the officials hearts and that they will release it. We have written a letter to the officials asking them to reconsider. Please be praying as that letter will be sent off this week. I am praying that God will protect and save Maya for us, but if He doesn't please pray for us and our children because their little hearts will be broken. They already love her so much. No matter what happens, we know that GOD is in control, and He wants what is best for our family. Thank you for praying for us!

Praise You In This Storm (pause video on the side first)

As things are really unsettled right now with the adoption, my heart's cry and my desire is that no matter the outcome, I will praise Him in this storm.

PRAYING for good news!

We are still waiting for our I-600 papers to be filed. The Phu Tho province has not sent the document needed to get the immigration investigation started. I am getting very anxious, but the Lord is continuing to calm my heart and my fears. If ever I have needed His strength and His peace, it is now. Please pray for me as my heart is daily breaking for my sweet baby girl, but also as I am learning to cling to the Lord as he carries me/us through this difficult time.

BE STILL

For those of you who know me, you know that this part of the adoption process is the hardest for me. THE WAITING! I was fine when I was busy for hours at a time doing the paperwork, because it felt like we were moving closer to our baby girl. This waiting however, is torturous. I can't do anything to move it faster.
Lately, things have been getting more difficult. The I-600 form that has to be approved for the baby to come back into the country, hasn't even started to be processed yet. It takes a minimum of 60 days to process. I was just informed the other day, that the countdown has not even begun yet. That was hard to swallow. I thought we might be going in January, but it is looking like February now. You cannot even imagine the heartache when you think you might have your baby home for Christmas, and now it might not happen till Feb.

BUT! God has been working on me. I was laying bed last night crying, and praying. I was crying out to Him to show me what I could do to move this along faster, and this morning He gave me a verse.

Exodus 14:14
" The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."

I just wanted to share that with you, because it is amazing how much He loves us, and just how involved He is with our lives! Please pray that I will Be Still.

Here are the Halloween pics that I promise. Morgan was a Victorian princess, Kristian was Jack Sparrow, and Harrison was batman. Apparently, batman growls. I didn't know that till Halloween night :-) They had so much fun, and got a ton of candy. I don't think they fell asleep until after midnight. Woohoo for the mom and dad!!!