Outpouring of Love

My case worker, Mei, told me today that she submitted the paperwork for the pre-approval to China.  It may take longer than anticipated because of the Chinese holiday, but that's ok.  I am still overjoyed!!

I continue to be blown away by the outpouring of love, support and encouragement by friends and friends of friends.  People who I've never met are donating, praying, thinking, encouraging....

Thanks to my cousin Kristen (and her generous friends) for sticking by me when others don't understand why I would do this!  Thanks to Paula and Tommy for spiritual encouragement.   Thanks to Rebekah who is truly my sister in Christ, and the God given reason we are at this place!  To Kim and her family, thank you for the yard sale stuff!  Barbie and Matt-no words will ever describe the gratitude I have for you and your boys! All the friends from past and present----where would we be without you?  My sister Char, my sister-in-laws, my co-workers....the list is endless!  All of Ron's friends on Facebook who stay connected!  Joe and Lorna....This is truly a blessing!  For all of us!!  And, of course, all the others mentioned from earlier posts are precious as well.

It is a LONG road ahead, but I am just stopping to smell the roses!  Even as I awake throughout the night, I thank God for you all--naming you individually!  How could I not?