Our agency told us this week that we are NOT matched with a child in Vietnam & we will NOT be matched before the shutdown. So, on Sept 1, our paperwork will travel back to us, with no baby. The USCIS issued a statement that seems to confirm that the US is committed to the shutdown. The report also talks about more corruption (in June alone, 5 children were returned to their VN birth families after the US investigations revealed corruption). This hurts my heart - the thoughts of someone taking my babies away from me because I was disadvantaged.
It's odd how we fret over the price of gas while this type stuff is happening around the world.
After a "I'm pitiful" cry and a waltz through Lela's room, I'm okay. Surprisingly, I'm really okay. I think the LORD is trying to show us to keep looking for our little girl. A month ago I had the "NO WAY will I ever go through this again" mentality, but now that we know the LORD is closing this door, we are looking for an opened one. Dennis & I have talked alot and we are not ready to give up...we believe the LORD has called us to step out in faith, so we are waiting for Him to lead.
Our local social worker is looking into a few options for us. And we've talked about looking at programs to Bulgaria (got some info coming in the mail).
Please keep us in your prayers as we seek His will. As I've said before, there is peace when we just trust Him (calm, relaxing peace -- much better than worry and woe). I will always love Vietnam & hope to go there one day.
Thank you my friends and family,
Kathy
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9
The Griswolds could learn a few things from us!!
