We are still over here waiting. Waiting to hear if Shepard has gotten our care package...waiting for our paperwork to go through and move forward. Waiting for continual provision for the rest of the adoption process...Waiting, waiting, waiting. It is a huge, necessary part of the adoption process.
Our goal has been to focus on where we are right now...and enjoy every minute we can with our 3 children we already have. Life will change a lot and we've been building memories and special moments together before we become a family of six. It has been wonderful to have these special times together. Our need for patience in the process is becoming more realized to us though. We know it will be time for our trip to China before we know it...and we so look forward to this special little boy that God is sending us to, and him to us. We are praying that God is preparing all of our hearts for this union.
NEWS?
We don't really have much news now. We are on day 32 of our wait for our LOA. The average wait for the LOA is 60-90 days. Some waits are shorter...some waits are longer. Our wait for LOA for Sadie went 130 days. WHEW...it was tough knowing we were so far past the "average" wait times. But we made it and we were all fine. We promise to keep everyone updated as we get information on each step of the process.
TRAVEL:
From looking at timelines...we could go anywhere between April and June. We hope it is closer to April. Our travel agent told us that the closer we get to May and June our travel expenses could double. SO....we don't want those $1500 airline tickets to double! ;) We want them to stay as low as possible. It is all in God's timing. If we go in June...and prices are double...we know God will provide. It is just another faith building opportunity for us.
FOLLOWING THE BLOG - CHALLENGES IN CHINA:
We found out from some other families who are travelling that there has been some blocking of social media sites in China. This would effect Facebook posts while we are there...and it may effect how we get blog information out to everyone. If you definitely know you want to keep up with us while we are in China...be sure and sign up on the right side of our blog to receive our updates through email. I may need to email a friend all our updates to post for us while we're gone. I want to be sure that you all know how things are going and know how to pray. We need and appreciate all the prayers SO MUCH!!
GIVE 5 CAMPAIGN:
Our Give 5 Campaign is going well. It was so amazing to see that in just one week you all helped bring in over $1000 to go toward our adoption expenses. This is AWESOME...and SUCH a faith builder for all of us. Thank you for continuing to keep this in your prayers!! What God calls you to...he'll provide for!! We trust HIM!! :)
Thats it for now!! We just want to be sure and keep you all updated. Please do let us know if you have questions or if there is any info you would like us to provide!! We look forward to having more wonderful news for everyone!! We'll connect again soon!
Blessings,
Mark & Buffi
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Hey Sweet Friend!! Hang in there! The waiting is terrible i know. ,..but, even when we thought things weren't moving... God was steady at work!! HUGS!!! So glad to hear the fundraising is going well! God is Good! I can tell you more about the blog thing when i get home. they have become very strict and social media/blog sites are only available for a short time even with the vpn. It has been awlful!! And, everyone has had issues with it.
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