Thankful Thursday

Life has been a whirlwind since we got the referral and we both can’t believe it’s already been a week since we saw Nadia for the first time!

o I am thankful for the OK City Orphan officer checking out our file and getting our 171H in the mail to us yesterday. Now we have the LAST piece of paper we need to go and get Nadia! BIG, HUGE, GIANT relief!!!!

o For the orphanage she is in being small. It seems they pay a lot of attention to the babies.

o For such healthy babies coming from her orphanage. Overall they seem to be in great shape when the parents get them.

o For being able to send a care package to her orphanage for the nannies and the other children who will be left behind.

o For the doctors thoughts on her medical report. She is in the 50% on the Chinese growth charts, which makes her tiny here, but it’s all good.

o For my friends and family who have just sent the sweetest emails about her and well wishes for our speedy travel. It’s exciting to know how many people can’t wait to meet her.

o For Kaye at church and the MILLION hours she is working to get us all ready for VBS next week with the kids.

o For VBS and the chance to be a teacher. The kids are so fun and we get to show them the love of Christ through the story of Jonah.

o For all the volunteers at our church from people bringing food to artists and teachers. It’s so great to see so many people come together for the kids.

o For packing lists that other parents have posted and shared. What a lifesaver!

Let’s hope the next 5 weeks go just as fast as this one!!!