We're official!

Today we were officially accepted into our adoption program! It's very exciting! The acceptance also came with some apprehension. As most everyone knows, there are some problems with the Vietnam adoption process. Changes have already been made to certain forms. There is a huge meeting this week with JCICS(i can't remember what it stands for, but google it i'm sure it'll come up!). JCICS is responsible for investigating adoption practices and proceedures and reporting back to the US. They will ultimately to decide whether or not the US should allow adoption to proceed. Please be in prayer for this group of people on the decision that they will make. Pray that they will have the wisdom they need to make the best choice for the children in Vietnam.

So, now we get application part two! From what we've heard this consists of our own autobographies, several family photos and photos of our home, family, etc., and lengthy paperwork as well! Hopefully we can get all this turned in before next Friday! We'll see what happens though when we actually get the papers in our hands and see just how extensive the paperwork is!

So is it really taking this long, or is it just me...???

Brent here... Well, last week on Thursday we mailed off our application (part 1). We got it certified, just to make sure its gonna get there. Well, no word yet. I'm hoping it actually got there. With the post office not running on Veteran's day, i guess i should be expecting it to take a day or so longer. AND trust me, i know that this is just the beginning of the waiting...

My God is an awesome God.

Well we did send off our application today. At 9:15 this morning. We've been so excited all day. Tonight I was surfing the web and just thought I'd check out agency's website again just to look around some more. There was a new note on the Vietnam page saying they were no longer accepting applications for the Vietnam program. I immediately broke down. I just started crying and praying; knowing that there are going to be ups and downs and I really didn't want a down this early on in our adoption process. So while I'm crying, I'm praying. Knowing that God was in control of it. So in the midst of crying and praying, I emailed Brent at work and the Vietnam program director. For the next 20 minutes or so, I just prayed and cried and cleaned! So then I get back on the computer and there's an email from Jynger. She said they're still accepting applications for the next couple of weeks. So this was totally a God thing. Last night in our women's Bible study there was a question asking if we could remember a time when God immediately answered a prayer. Last night I couldn't remember a time when this had happened. I jokingly said, "Maybe I should be praying different!" Well tonight I was definitely broken. I poured my heart to God. And He immediately answered my prayers tonight.

So after all this, I talked to Brent. He says I'm already too attached. I probably am. I've already been praying for our baby. Praying for his safety and his birth parents. In one moment all of that came crashing down. Keep praying for us. Pray for our baby. Be understanding and don't be condescending. Help me stay positive and not worry so much!

Its official...?

So the application is in the mail (or will be later). Application #1, i.e. THE BEGINNING OF ALL THE PAPERWORK, to adopt us a little boy from Vietnam!

We're extremelly excited right now, but just know that we've got a while to go. Also, we're relatively new at this blog stuff, but I did figure out how to add the cool little counter thingy. I don't know if thats a good thing or not having that on there, i just hope that it doesn't become too depressing!

TaDa

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