And Another Step Forward...To Cincy...Again!

There's another step forward planned in our journey to our little girl/s. Just today, we received word from USCIS (Homeland Security) that Tim, Rachel and I have appointments for re-fingerprinting! Every prayer concern we had was answered beautifully and abundantly.

First, our appointments are once again in the Cincinnati office! Yay!!! This is closer and much more familiar to us since all of our fingerprinting appointments have been at this office and not in Louisville. So we are very happy about that.

Second, it is on a day that will not interfere with any major scheduling conflicts such as vacation time, Tim's work schedule, other appointments, etc.. Rachel may have to adjust her work schedule a little that day but it should work out quite easily.

Third, our appointments are often very early in the morning. We usually have to leave home around 6 am to arrive there promptly. But this time our appointments allow us to leave a bit later than that. Yay! So we should miss the heavy Cincy morning traffic, as well as lunch hour traffic and evening traffic. We are so grateful!

We are confident that your prayers and the hand of God have provided yet another positive step in this journey. I can't imagine walking through this without God's love, provision, peace, assurance and perfect plan. Nor can I imagine walking through this without you, our dear family and friends who pray, care, encourage and love us through this amazing season of our lives.

We have been reminded so much lately that God's timing and design are much better than we ever realized. We are now the proud parents of a Kentucky Christian University Senior, (our daughter, Rachel), and a University of Kentucky Freshman, (our son, Micah). We are preparing for their moves to college this fall and while it is exciting, it is also a major adjustment for all of us. Yet, neither child will be more than two hours away from home and both will be visiting home regularly. (After all, dirty laundry does accumulate!) :) Yet, we will stay very busy between the time they leave for college and the time we go to China to meet our little daughter/s. I have lots of studying to do as well as lots of projects to complete here at home. We will visit our kiddos at the universities. And Tim and I will enjoy some time "recharging" as we prepare for "round two" of parenthood. :) It's an awesome journey!

So, Cincinnati, here we come....again. And JennaBeth, (EmmaKate?), we're taking one more major step toward bringing you home. Hold on, sweeties, we're closer than ever before! Meanwhile, know that Daddy & Mommy are getting so excited as we prepare for our journey to you in China as well as the journey when we will bring you home. We love you so much...and we will see you soon.

What a journey this has become. What faithful family and friends you are as you walk beside us with your love and prayers. What an awesome God who continues to provide and lead us toward our little daughter/s in China. This is truly...an indescribable Journey of Blessings!
Cherishing another step forward....
Terri & family ♥