Today we received our Travel Approval from China to go get our little Lena! That means we're leaving in 3 1/2 weeks for China! Wow, I've got a lot to do! I cannot believe we are in the home stretch. It seemed like such an impossible task when we were considering taking this leap of faith just a year ago. However, with God all things are possible! "One step at a time" is what I kept telling myself as I persevered through the paper-chase that seemed to be such a daunting a task, with no end in sight. Then, a little over 4 months ago we saw our daughter for the first time. It is such a strange experience to know in your heart of hearts that a child you've never met is actually your daughter. It's amazing, the love we already have for her! Thank you to everyone who is supporting us in this journey to Lena: for letters of recommendation, for support through our puzzle fundraiser, for our wonderful notaries, for a generous supply of clothes for her, for the use of a crib / bed, for offers to help with the boys while we are gone, and for prayers, kindness, and encouragement along the way. All these things mean so much to us. We have truly been blessed and are so grateful. Please continue to pray: for Lena, for her adjustment to her family, for our safe travel and our time in China to go well, for Seth and Kyle as they are home without us for 2 weeks, and for our family to adjust to our "new normal" without a hitch. Most of all, please pray for Lena as she will certainly be confused and will be grieving her losses. Pray that she will be comforted by the love she feels from our family and will bond with us in time. Pray that she will "know" us and feel comfortable, loved, and safe with us. Please pray earnestly and expectantly for these requests. Giving God all the glory and praise!
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