I haven't updated much because there is not a lot to say. We have been pleasantly busy with homeschooling and life. P had to work in NYC and I got to tag along for the last few days of the trip which was wonderful. Our entire dossier is now out at various Chinese Consulates here in the US being authenticated. We should have it back by next week (we think the 13th at the latest.) Then it goes on to our agency and then to China!! Once it is logged in in China we think it will be little over 5 months until we travel, though that is a guess. Grace's birthday is on the 9th. It's bittersweet. How exciting we have a little girl turning 2!! We wish we could be there to celebrate and feel for her birth mother. I received an email of a letter from Amy Eldridge from Love Without Boundaries, and amazing humanitarian group that works with orphans. She actually thinks sending a care package is not the best thing to do for several reasons, including making other kids who aren't being adopted feel bad and the fact that it's too hard for the nannies to keep up with individual possessions and to keep them nice. So for Grace's birthday we bought 6 pairs of Carter's footie pajamas (both boys and girls) to be shared with Grace's friends and kept at her orphanage. We also sent candy for the kids, nannies and orphanage directer. If you'd like to pray for Grace here are some things you can pray:
1. For her safety and health in the orphanage.
2. That she will be loved and bonded to someone there.
3. That God will somehow prepare her heart for this huge change. That she will be resilient and strong.
4. That God will also be preparing me, P and the boys to welcome Grace home. That we will have wisdom and compassion.
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