Thursday, August 2, 2012

Letter of Approval!

It finally came!! The infamous "Letter of Approval", better known as the LOA. We were so excited to receive this approval. We have submitted immigration documents, and now once again we . . . wait! It should take 2-3 weeks for the approval from immigration, and then everything goes to the Consulate. Finally, once all of that is approved we will receive our "Travel Approval", also known as the TA. We are prayerful that we will travel in October! Little Joy, we are getting so close. We can hardly wait to meet you face to face and hold you in our arms! We have requested some updated pictures, so we will pray that we receive those soon. What joy it would be to see a smile! :)

God continues to sustain us, strengthen us, and grant us peace through this waiting process. He has been ever so faithful to guide us every step of the way! Never before has it been so real to follow after our Shepherd . . . where He leads, we follow! He is completely trustworthy, good, and loving. We know that His timing is perfect. We are clinging to Him. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. Please dear Father, watch over our little precious Joy. Please allow her to know You and Your great love for her through us! Thank you for being in control. Our trust is in You alone!