We're APPROVED!!!

WE ARE APPROVED!!!!

Just received our approval of our 

I-600A!

This means that U.S. immigration has determined that 

we are able and fit to adopt internationally.

MORE IMPORTANTLY, 

it means we can get our referral!!

aka: see the face of our SON!

This is very exciting news for us...it means progress!!

So we've waited for this exact day for a while

because it is the prerequisite for our referral.

 Compassion for Congo also goes by 

who gets their approval in-hand first,

so the quicker the better for us!

So here's how we envisioned this happening:

We receive our approval.

We call Paul frantically trying to meet with him

so we can see who our son is.

We meet with him within MINUTES and 

receive instant gratification :)

Here's how it is happening in reality.

We received approval.

I emailed Paul.

I was impatient, so two minutes later I 

called Paul ;)

We were then informed that Paul was literally 

leaving for Congo in a few days!!

Therefore, no meeting with Paul until he gets back.

I think The Lord is teaching us patience. 

We are excited, nonetheless!

What's neat is that with Paul being down there in our 

son's hometown, there is a chance

he will see him face to face

before we do!

We, however, do not know who is 

available in the orphanage.

We do not know if they will be bringing more

children into the orphanage while Paul is there.

Either way, God has orchestrated things

this particular way for His purpose, the good of our son,

and our sanctification.

Just wanted to share our excitement as we 

finally have the approval we were waiting for!

Step by step!

Also, we are planning a fundraiser dinner at the end of October

at our church.

ANYONE is invited!!!

We'll create a Facebook event so we can have people 

RSVP soon.

We think it will be really fun, and it'll be a nice dinner!

More details about that will be coming soon!

Oh!!  

Last thing. 

We saw our little baby today!

(wow, just realized we got to see our baby AND got our approval the same day!!)

I am 9 weeks along and the baby is measuring perfect.

It was moving around like crazy!!  

Head is on the left at the top of the pic you can see fingers!

Things are fuzzy in the picture, but we were able to see

fingers and toes!!!  It was squirming 

all over the place.

So precious :)

So rejoice with us as we continue

to be shown His grace in these

everyday excitements!