Joyful Reminders!

It's hard to believe that it's been almost three weeks since my last entry. How did that happen? Oh...that's right. With Tim's work schedule, Micah's school, band and physical therapy (injured knee!) schedules, Rachel's college and work schedules and my "keep up with everyone schedule", I guess my writing has not been "scheduled" as well as I had hoped. :) I'll have to work on that! But I'm determined to do it today so thank you for your patience and continued support. We have such incredible friends!

We are sending in paperwork tomorrow to schedule the "refingerprinting" appointments for Homeland Security. I know, I know...fingerprints don't change. But we need to keep everything "current" for the state of Kentucky, the USA and the PRC...so that's what we will do. If doing this takes us a step closer to our little sweetie-pie, then it's worth it! Please pray that this will all work out with Tim's work schedule and Rachel's college schedule. When we receive the appointment, we will go...rain or shine, sleet or snow...convenient or not. It will work out. It is definitely worth it. Sometimes it seems we're so overwhelmed with all the paperwork, deadlines and appointments that we lose sight of all the joy ahead. And then there are those joyful reminders that come at just the right time....

We went to Church last night and as we are so frequently blessed to see, our dear friends were there. They have a great son and their precious twin daughters are from China. As often happens, the girls came running to hug me and my heart jumped for joy! It was perfect timing to be reminded that this journey is progressing and it will be worth it all!!! Thank you, sweeties, for those hugs every Saturday night! I always look forward to seeing you, chatting with you and watching you smile and laugh. What a blessing you and your family always are to us! What gifts you all are in our lives! Thanks for your continued prayers, encouragement and friendship. Saturday nights are so special with you all there!

After Church, Micah thought it was a great idea to eat supper at our favorite Chinese restaurant! We were thrilled about that, of course. When we arrived, Tim saw one of his co-workers there whose little girl is also from China. I had heard so much about this sweet family but had never met them. Wow! There they were with their two sons and their daughter. It was such a joy to meet them. As we spent a few minutes with them, I realized how we had indeed been blessed once more! Hearing their excitement and watching them enjoy their daughter just thrilled my heart again. What joyful reminders we received last night! Our journey is indeed blessed!

We continue to love, miss and cherish our little sweetie pie/s in China but we know God will place her in our arms at just the right moment! We continue to be very grateful for all of you who continue to ask, hope, pray, love and walk beside us in this journey. It would not be the same without you! Please pray specifically for the fingerprint updating appointments to go well with schedules and weather conditions in the coming month! Thanks to all of you who truly care about our Journey of Blessings. We will remember your kindness and our JennaBeth (and perhaps EmmaKate) will be told how blessed we are with your genuine and unfailing love! To each of you who prays, posts and participates in our journey, we love you all!!
Still moving forward,
Terri and family