Japan!

We are here in Japan!!! The flight was long, but not as bad as I anticipated. It was hard to sleep. I thought that I got my Dad's ticket b/c we had kids in front of us and in back of us. They were good for such a long flight, but I did get my seat kicked a lot. I felt right at home. Ric is wearing a "fanny pack" that is holding our tickets and money. I call it his "MURSE" and Steven Futch would be proud! I have a photo I will post later. We have a short layover here in Japan an are enjoying Ric's privilege of the Delta Sky Club lounge. It has really nice "potties" and sushi.
Well, I already miss you Hannah, Sarah and Luke. We carry you in our hearts!!!!

Here We Go!

It is hard to believe that the day has finally arrived. We are leaving today. The morning has been full of last minute things, cleaning the house, getting all the kids stuff in the car, and double checking to make sure we have everything! 6 days until we meet Jacob!!!!!!

New Photos!

Just today we received a few new photos of Jacob. What a smile! We got word that he was moved on Thursday from PHF to his home orphanage in Jiaozuo. He was picked up by the ladies of Eagles Wings III and am told that he made it and is "settling in". All of travel plans are set and all we have to do is make sure we have ourselves packed and ready to go by Wednesday. These last days are full of getting all the kids stuff together for their stay with Papa and Sasha and cleaning up stuff!

CA!!!

We received our Consulate Appointment date this morning and we are now able to plan our trip. We will be leaving July 1 and returning home July 18. That is only in 9 days!

We have TA!!! We now have permission from the Chinese government to come and pick up our son! We have tentative dates of travel for July 1-17. We are presently waiting for our Consulate Appointment (CA) and when we get that we can make flight arrangements. Join with us and let out a big Whaaa-Hoooo!!!!

While we are waiting it is good to see him laughing!

Children's Day in China

Here is our cutie pie enjoying Children's Day!

A Quilt of Love and Prayer!

This past week the ladies in my Titus 2 group showed up a my door with this surprise! This beautiful quilt was handmade for Jacob. Our church family already loves our child and is present on this journey we are taking. Each lady chose a Bible verse that they wanted to share with us. God is so good to use us to encourage each other!