Small Update on Adoption Happenings.....

The latest information as of today (April 6th) is that the representative who has to approve our home study is on vacation until next week, so it will probably be next week before we can expect an approval or at least some feedback from Beacon House (that's the agency who does the "search" for our adoptive child in Russia and decides what region has children coming available).

The good news is that once our home study is done and sent to immigration, we are essentially half way finished.  Aaron made that comment last night and I thought, really....it just doesn't feel like it, I guess.  But also, that was what I heard from our adoption coordinator today.  So, that is a piece of good news at least.

I also feel fortunate to have been able to connect with a wonderful lady today by email and learned of a group of other adoptive parents who meet near our home once a month.  I'm going next Wednesday and think it will be a good thing to do....to be able to hear others' stories.  We will definitely keep everyone posted.  I have just never been that great with patience.  Perhaps this is a lesson from God on patience for me and for Aaron too.....but maybe more so for me as I think I am the less patient one. 

Please keep us in your prayers!  It is also our thoughts that our baby has probably already been born so please also pray for those that are caring for her and that she is being loved so that we can be her forever family soon.

God Bless!!! 

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