Waiting.

Cell phones, texting, Facebook, faxing, Google and overnight delivery...

We live in a world where instant gratification is the norm

and waiting is a challenge.

Our dossier has been logged-in to the CCCWA for four weeks.

We are waiting for our Letter of Approval.

Waiting isn't easy.  

But...

Waiting is also a blessing.

The Lord is using this time to develop our patience.

(Something I can use extra work on.)

"Love is patient..."

So, as we wait, this is how we are filling our time:

1. We are rearranging all the rooms upstairs in anticipation of Logan's arrival. (We are surrounded by quite a mess right now.  But organization always begins with a mess.)
2. We are finishing school and preparing for assessments later this month.
3. We are completing doctor's visits and receiving any needed vaccines for international travel.
4. We are reading, reading, reading. (Books about international adoption, adoption attachment, international travel and learning more about the beautiful country of China.)
5. We are organizing for our yard sale fundraiser. (This is a daily activity that involves lots of work, but we are thankful for this opportunity.  The work also involves lots of fun and laughter too!)
6. We are preparing the children for the adoption. (They will be attending a seminar next month called "So I'm Getting a New Sibling??", this is being offered by the agency that did our home study.)
7.  We are praying.  (Thank you for your prayers.)

 Waiting is hard, but our God is faithful and His plans are perfect 

and right now, He's calling us to wait.

 And soon, He will be calling us to Go...

And we will go and get our new son.

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint."  Isaiah 40:31