“An invisible red thread connects those who

are destined to meet, regardless of time,

place, or circumstance. The thread may

stretch or tangle, but will never break.”

An ancient Chinese belief


Our family made the decision to adopt in June 2009. We pursued a special needs adoption, and we were blessed with a referral of the most beautiful girl on May 21, 2010. We originally started this website to fundraise for our adoption expenses by selling tutus and hair bows. Our fundraising efforts coupled with a grant from Lifesong for Orphans were a tremendous financial blessing. We traveled to China in late October 2010 to meet our daughter. Now, Emma Grace is home... forever.




Tuesday, July 13, 2010

LOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today we got our Letter of Acceptance. It was exactly 3 weeks after our homestudy update was sent to China, so they are moving quite quickly at the CCAA. We are overjoyed, as this was supposed to be a huge chunk of our wait. (estimated at 3-4 months, although the average has been running 39 days). Now, we fill out yet another form (the I800) and wait 3-4 weeks for that approval. We can also go ahead and apply for our visas. Best guess for travel is 10-12 weeks. I can't believe that in just a few short months there will be another little face around our kitchen table.... another little hand to hold down the street.... and most importantly, one less child without a family. Keep praying for our girl and for this journey. We are coming to the end, but really.... it is just the beginning!

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