Found out on Wednesday that while we were sleeping our Article 5 was transferred from the US Consulate in China to the China Center for Children's Welfare and Adoption. That means...... all we are waiting on now is our Travel Approval (TA)! Yay! This is supposed to take about 3 to 4 weeks, but we have Chinese New Year thrown in at the end of this month. So, that could delay us a week. Once we receive TA our adoption agency, Lifeline, requests our consulate appointment. Once that is confirmed (usually takes about 2 business days) then we can make our travel arrangements (flights, hotel, etc.). Usually families travel 2-3 weeks after receiving TA which probably puts us travelling at the end of February. That's NEXT MONTH! Wow! Can't believe I'm finally saying that. :)
As we come to mind in the next month will you please pray for us?
We have so many things about which we are praying, but these are on my heart right now...
- Peace for Timothy and Annabelle as they leave all they've known. The ability to grieve wholeheartedly and then attach to us quickly. Trust. Understanding that they are loved.
- Alexandra and Hunter- joy in becoming the "bigs" and patience and comfort as they watch their new siblings grieve. (I know from others that this will be very hard on them to watch. It will hurt their hearts.) Knowledge as they absorb all they can while experiencing another culture. (Big field trip!)
- Wisdom and discernment as Chris and I bring Annabelle and Timothy into our family and parent all four of our children. That the joy of the LORD would be evident in us as we meet many new people.
- Continued financial provision and safety.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.
Blessings,
Bethany
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWe're about 3 weeks behind you.