Someday when this process is over I will share with you the story that was this summer.
For now just know I chose to go silent rather than complain and worry online. My mother always said if you don’t have anything nice to say than don’t say anything at all.
Today I’m happy we endured and came out on the other side even if it is with a limp and while Lia still isn’t home we are getting closer and closer each day. Some days I feel like a little puppy with a piece of bacon sitting in front of my nose and all my master will say is wait……….. no waaait……....wait. We are so close to bringing Lia home I can hardly stand it.
Waiting is never an easy process and certainly one I'm not great at. While we dream about Lia and fall in love with her more and more each day. I will say the wait is becoming more and more difficult but with each wait during this process God has done some amazing work in my life. He has taught me how to submit to His will, how to trust in His perfect plan for my life, and how to reach for His word during the HILLS and the valleys.
I am forever grateful that the Lord chose us to be Lia’s family. I’m amazed at how he opened both of our hearts at the same time to HIS children and how he would have us grow our family by welcoming in THE LEAST OF THESE.
I can honestly say that NOW I firmly believe “God will fund what He favors.” It only took me a year to get here! While it has taken a lot of work, a lot of sharing our story, and a lot of time to raise the funds, at the end of the day the JOY of being one step closer to Lia is so worth it. We are still saving and some days that mountain gets the best of me but I’m learning to TRUST (Psalm 91:2) and when I draw on my faith I even find peace in the midst of this storm.
So I’m sure many of you are dying to know where we are in the process. Well as of Aug 27 we were DTC (dossier to China) with a LID (log in date or paperwork received) of Aug 31. We are waiting on our LOA (final letter of acceptance from China)which we are told can take 1-4 months. Then back to the USA side of things to finish up immigration and Visa’s (about 9 weeks). Many have asked us the question when and the truth is only God knows. But his timing is perfect and I do know that we are getting closer and closer to bringing Lia home each day. Please keep us in your prayers. I’m learning our journey is a marathon and we can use all your support. It truly is deeply appreciated.
Oct 14, 2010
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Oh, I am SO glad you posted and updated. I have been wondering where you have been. I know exactly where you are, I have been there too. Remember, God WILL provide, we just have to be faithful. The adoption process had changed me in so many ways, I will never be the same.
ReplyDeleteFor whatever this summer brought, I will pray that you continue to get through it and will be stronger because of it.
I will be praying for a fast LOA.
Morning - well - having read this and your next post - I'm moved to say that it had been so long since you posted that we were 'worried' - silly me - I should have known better! ;)
ReplyDeleteSeriously - glad that you guys are still here and the process is moving on....and if I can go Irish on you for a second - my granny used to say "A burden carried by two is only half a burden each" (In her best Irish broghue) Always willing to listen and share that...and safe too because ya'll don't know us IRL!! ;)
Prayers that your limp fads quickly - and looking forward to following your journey. You'll go LOA anytime now - then travel in 8 or 9 weeks - That's a great time of year to be in GZ - it's WAY warmer there than it is here (but it'll be dang cold in Beijing!)
hugs - prayers -
aus and co.
I'm sorry that your summer didn't turn out to be what you had planned or wanted. I am glad that you are blogging again. I had been worried about you. Hoping your wait is going to be over very soon!
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