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And 11 seconds of our baby.....

Blessings

When I opened my email last night I was not accepting a update. We ordered a care package but it took weeks last time . This time it took 3 days!!! We got to ask 10 questions about our little Elle to her nannies. She is growing!!! Since November she has gained 6 pounds. She now weights 19 pounds and is 30inches long. So she has grown 6 inches taller too. She is now sitting up on her own, as you can see in the one picture she is standing holding onto the side of her crib. Of course we are head over heels even more in love with our little girl. I cant wait to hold her in my arms. We got a video too but I couldn't get it to down load . I am going to try a few different ways today. updates are the best! Have a great day, this mommies heart is soaring !

Moving FORWARD!!!!

We have moved forward!!! YAY!! We have our home study DONE! I don't have in hand yet but soon. I have read it so I know it is done. Wow, does it feel nice to get this far. We also sent off our 800, today. Ya, one more step done. This document is for immigration to approve us to get a visa to bring Elle home. Now we wait for them to send us a appointment to drive up to Yakima and get finger printed, then we wait for a approval. The last few ones I have seen other families file  has taken between 57-65 day after receipt to have approval. So shortest time frame is September 7 and longest ( it could be longer then this but hopefully not) September 16. You never know sometimes things will surprise you either way, longer or shorter . After this Our dosser we get notarized and sent to country! That will be a awesome feeling. With each step comes a new payment but thanks to everyone who has supported us, we were able to make our next payment today. we also paid for our 800. Which wiped out the fund raising account :) But I know God has a plan for the next payment, we are praying for His guidance. And praise Him for providing each penny as we go.
We are trying to work on some more fundraising ideas and jobs to raise the next payment. Trusting Him and His plan. Prayers are always welcome :) Now off to fill out grant papers and get dinner going! Praise HIM who makes ALL things possible!!! Have a great weekend!

Waiting.....

She wants to be done waiting too! ;)

Well here we sitting waiting. I do OKAY waiting for a time but then I go stir crazy. I am really bad about setting goals in my head. I have learned to set them out far but when they are not meet I crash. I know God's timing is always best and so I cant complain. Its just HARD! We are so ready to move forward. My goal in my head was to have our home study done by July 1. Its getting worked on but not done. We cant praise the Lord enough for providing the money for our next step. Our agency breaks up the payments making it easier to pay smaller sums. We are ready for the next step but we wait.....We would love some prayers or should I say I would love some prayers. Not just for my heart as we wait but for our home study to be done. Our next step is the 800 and this is taking right around 60 days to be approved. Then we can send our dossier to Ch*na. I am cant wait!! Prayers also needed for our little lady as she waits. Please pray she is being taking care of and that the Lord would be preparing her heart to come home. Have a very blessed fourth of July!