Sad week in Vietnam....

Sad news surrounds this week in the Vietnam adoption world, as 3 babies close to our hearts have passed away:
Charlie & Heather -- lost a baby girl, (recently matched)
Steve & Lynn - lost a baby girl, (recently matched)
Marie - lost a baby girl, (waiting to travel)
They have fallen victim to a rhinovirus that has invaded several orphanages in Vietnam. News Story

And on the political front, James & Dawn, were waiting to travel to get their baby girl. The US decided that the baby's paperwork did not meet their standards, therefore, a visa will NOT be approved. This family is devastated at "losing" this child due to a paperwork glitch.

International adoption can be an emotional roller coster. It can be mixed with hope as well as a helpless feeling. The LORD is in control and we must trust Him and His timing. Pray for these devastated families.

Please also help us pray that He will strengthen us and others as we answer His call to care for the orphans through adoption. And pray that the virus at this orphanage will subside soon.
Kathy
"In My Father's house are many dwelling places...for I go to prepare a place for you...I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:2-3

Great day in Vietnam!

Recall, our agency had 4 families that ran into some adoption worries in VN back in Sept. Basically, their babies' paperwork was missing a few things and the families were stuck in VN (with their babies), and the USCIS would not give the babies visas to travel home. The last 2 families are now headed home (they've been there +4 months). The paperwork of the babies of all 4 families has been cleared! The story of one family can be found here: http://cbs5.com/local/vietnam.orphan.adoption.2.649012.html
There is a new paperwork procedure that is in place now, so hopefully we would not be in for such a turmoil with Lela's paperwork.....but my heart has went out to these families, unable to travel home. But now they are headed home. Praise the LORD!
Kathy

"I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised...." Psalm 18:3