We just returned from a wonderful week at the beach with my sister and her family. It was very relaxing and tons of fun (we always have fun with them)! We also had dinner with my good friend, Diana & her family. Diana and I have became great friends during this adoption journey, as her adoption paperwork went to Vietnam on the same day that ours did (11/12/07) and together we have endured the "ups and downs" of this Vietnam journey. And we met FACE to FACE for the first time this week at the beach!As far as the adoption, we have spoken with our social worker again who told us about a couple of interesting domestic programs. We're still looking at Bulgaria and Taiwan also. Right now, our plans are to wait on the LORD to direct us before moving forward with a new program.
As far as Vietnam, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice could change her mind at the last minute & continue a temporary agreement with Vietnam (but she gives us no indication that this will happen). Our US Representative, John Duncan, Jr., says he can't do anything further to encourage relations. Our Senator, Lamar Alexander, is still trying to help us. But overall, there is little hope for us to find Lela in Vietnam.
Continue your prayers & enjoy a few pictures from our dinner with the Thornleys.
Diana & I finally met in person!
Diana's Lili & Ana with my Erica & Joel
The Irwins
The Thornleys
Erica hit it off quick with Lili (home from China 2006)
"Children are a gift from God." Psalm 127:3
