Four Years in Process! 39 Months Since Log-In!

Time is certainly passing quickly this summer. But it seems like forever since we officially began the adoption process four years ago this month. However, we are so thankful that we are getting closer to our baby girl/s. As of July 13, we have been "Logged-In" China's system for thirty-nine months! Wow!!!

Although the wait time has more than doubled since we began our journey, we know that it will certainly be worth every moment once we see our sweet JennaBeth (EmmaKate?). It has been a very long road of waiting, updating, re-fingerprinting, wondering, praying and more waiting. But once our dear little one/s are with us, each moment will be priceless since it led us closer and closer to our baby girl/s.

Right now, our friends, Melanie and Ryan, are in China meeting and preparing to bring their sweet little Ally home with them. Melanie was Micah's Spanish teacher in high school for four years. They were logged-in not quite a year ahead of us. Now they are holding their baby girl in their arms! We have a renewed sense of excitement, joy and anticipation for we know we are not far from the wonderful day we meet our little daughter/s. So close....so very, very close!!!!

Hold on, dear JennaBeth/EmmaKate. We are so incredibly close to seeing you, meeting you, holding you and bringing you home. Of course, our hearts are already with you and you are definitely a precious part of our lives. Our love, prayers and thoughts are constantly with you. Hold on, sweetie/s. We're almost there!

To all of our loved ones, friends and angels along this journey, thank YOU for praying for our baby girls...and for our family as we draw nearer to her/them each day. You are a very special part of our journey and have made it much more bearable. We are blessed every step of the way by your love and assistance. May each step of your journey be richly blessed.
Cherishing each amazing step...
Terri & Family