It has been just over a month since my last post. The reality of how slow the adoption process moves is starting to set in. Since sending in our dossier paperwork, we have not heard any news on Eli or where we stand in the court system. I have spoken to other families that are adopting from Taiwan and they heard that the court system shuts down around Christmas. That wasn't very encouraging to hear. The good news is that we are now about to enter the time frame that was given to us by our adoption agency. We were told that once our paperwork entered the courts we could expect a 3-6 month wait until receiving a travel date. Our paperwork entered the court system in mid-November. That means that we are at the 2 month mark. Things are beginning to get exciting. We are preparing our home for Eli's arrival. I have two great kids. They are so excited about Eli coming home and are working great at getting things ready. I am extremely proud of Micah. He will be sharing his bedroom for the first time. He has been so gracious in getting rid of toys and making space for Eli's bed and clothes and toys. The Lord has blessed us in so many ways and we are reminded each day that our family is one of the Lord's greatest blessings.
Over the past few weeks, some money for the adoption has begun to trickle in. We received a donation from a very special lady and friend of our family. Harrisonburg First Baptist Church has been selling our shirts for the past few weeks and have collected around $400 dollars. We also were told that H'burg FBC was planning a lunch fundraiser after church on Feb. 6. Thanks in advance to all those who are planning and working to make this fundraiser a success and thanks to H'burg FBC for supporting our adoption financially, but more importantly prayerfully.
Keep praying and we will update you soon.
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