Waiting...

I know it's been several weeks since our last post.  To be honest I thought we'd have a lot more to share as the time was drawing nearer for our trip to China and to meet our new daughter.  As it is we are making progress towards the goal of completing all the necessary paperwork yet it seems like the time between forms being received and approved are being drawn out.  We were hopeful that we would receive our Travel Approval and dates by the end of October.  As of this week that seems unlikely. 
With each passing day we are becoming more and more excited about the time.  For now we continue to wait.  Our anxiety is softened by the truth that we know that God's timing is perfect and as such we trust Him.  We do trust Him!  We busy ourselves with getting her room ready, buying toys and clothes at yard sales and praying for her.  I have to confess that I find myself staring at her picture several times a day either on my phone or at the picture above my computer in my office at church.  She is so cute and is growing up so fast!  So, we ask that you continue to pray for us, for our joy in the journey and for our patience.  Please continue to pray for Joylee, for her protection, care and well-being.  And, we ask that you join us in prayer for the process to go as God plans.  No delays, no issues, no problems.  It's our heart's desire to have her home by the end of the year.  If that is God's will it will be.  If not, we know that God is in control and He knows best.