Even better news came today in the mail. Our FINAL USCIS approval came in the mail today. This means we may move up a little further on the adoption agency's list. Exciting. Do you think the LORD is really going to bring this about?? Can I let down my guard now???
Not really sure how to prepare. When we receive our referral, we will receive a travel date pretty quickly. I will be in country 4-6 weeks. Dennis and the kids will be there for at least 10 days. My hope is that it is during Christmas break & that they could stay the whole time. Of course, this is the peek of Erica's gymnastics meet season. She has worked so hard, in the gym daily, preparing for the coming season. We will let her decide if she feels she can sacrifice that much time away from the gym. I'm also checking into gyms in the RMI - but I have my doubts that I will find one.
I looked up some info on the RMI today. The population is 68,000. This is about 1/2 the crowd that fills Neyland Stadium every Saturday in the fall (UT football). Conditions in country sound very modest, yet expensive. I've been in touch with a few families that have traveled recently, so I love getting the tips from them. Sounds like I need to figure out how to take most of the supplies I need - diapers, bottles, formula, etc or expect to pay big $$. I've heard of one lodging place that is $85 per night. Sounded good, until I multiplied it by 35 days. Yikes. Hopefully, I can find somewhere cheaper, although most will not have a kitchen. Can't imagine a new baby without a kitchen. I feel the LORD has many, many lessons in store for us in the coming months. He has always been faithful, even when I've been whiney! He will provide.
Keep us in your prayers.
Kathy
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
The Griswolds could learn a few things from us!!
