Thinking of China

We went to the High Museum of Art over the holiday weekend and saw the terracotta warriors from China.  It was really neat to be inches away from a 2,000 year old piece of art.  We were amazed at the collection and throughly recommend taking the time to go and see them.  You won't be disappointed.

Merry Christmas Jacob!

Last week we sent off our Christmas package to Jacob.  The kids and I wrapped all the stuff and even made up a Christmas stocking.  We found out that he has three nannies that care for him in shifts.  We sent them a small stocking too.  Hopefully it will get there before Christmas.  Our friends the Bradfield family just received their Travel Approval and will be leaving soon to pick up their son Jack.  It will be so cool for them to be home with him by Christmas.  Take a peek at a photo I have of Jacob from last Christmas.  Too Cute!

Bump in the Road

On Saturday I received a letter from immigration.  You can imagine my excitement thinking that it was the anticipated document we had been waiting for.  Unfortunately, it was a letter stating that their is a minor adjustment needed in our home study.  Our agency has relayed that it is a quick fix and it will also give us an opportunity to give them the information that we have accepeted the referral of Fu Jiang Ling.  Blessing in disguise?  Maybe this will speed things along? We trust in God's timing and that His plans are the best - even delays!  Praise Him!!!!

Blessings!

God continues to shower us with "photo blessings" of Jacob! If you know me, you know that I am a photo hound and could spend my day looking at photos. Well, the Lord has given our family soooooo many photos of Jacob that I am just beside myself. How blessed we are to see his many expressions and get a little peek into his world. Enjoy our newest addtions!

Care Package Received!

Here is photo of Jacob with the "Care Package" we sent! It is nice to see the toys in his hand! Oh, how we would love to scoop him up this instant! We think and pray for him everyday and our hearts are growing in our love for him. We hope our immigration paper comes this month or December.

News!

The therapy director at Philip Hayden sent me some information about Jacob today!  She directed me to their therapy blog www.phftherapy.blogspot.com and included an "update therapy progress report".  He started as a boy whose fine and gross motor skills were significantly delayed, and language skills that were also delayed.  He would not use his right in play and was preferred to be by himself.  After 6 months of therapy, he was walking, using his right hand, and using words to express himself!  He also now initiates interaction with others.  His is featured on their blog (in an older post - so you will have to look for it) and the therapy director states that " Cole has flourished. He has learned to walk, use his right arm, and talk in short sentences. Now, we know him as the strong and outgoing child he is! He has taught us the beauty and determination of life. "  What a blessing!  

Jacob waits

Fingerprints Done!

We spent the last week up in Maryland attending a family wedding.  Our trip home consisted of a 4am wake up with a 6am flight back to GA.  The kids did great and Delta did had us home when expected.  We were on the road to Ric's fingerprint appointment by 8:12.  The HOV lane was a saving grace when we hit some traffic and we arrrived by 8:45.  Ric was out our there by 9:10.  Praise God!!!  It feels great to have one more thing out of the way and closer to Jacob.  Now we WAIT..................