LOA

IT'S OFFICIAL!!! We are LOA!  (we signed papers stating we agree to except Kyle as our son) Now the document is on its way back to our agency and then off to China it goes! We now have to get Homeland security clearance for him to come into the US. That paperwork will arrive in TX tomorrow! Once all that paperwork goes through (it is taking about a month right now) then that clearance goes to China and we get what they call an Article 5. Once we have that then we get a TA (travel approval) from China and we book flights!!! So we are looking at anywhere from the end of March (which will be a miracle) through May to travel. It all depends on the Dept of Homeland security and the Chinese New Year holiday in China. So here's hoping for a quick turnaround.

Once again, it is hard to describe this whirlwind of emotions I am experiencing at this time.
 *Excited that we are another step closer to being with our boy.
*Heart broken that for 2 years of his life Kyle was with a foster family. He was removed from his "family" in October when his paperwork was being finished. So he is sitting in an orphanage thinking his "family" didn't want him anymore. (On a positive note, this is a blessing because he wont have separation issues once we get there)
*Nervous/worried because we still need ALOT of money before we can travel.
*Overwhelmed because there is ALOT to get organized/bought.packaged and purchased before we leave.

BUT I do know that God has this ALL in control and everything will come together. He has been in complete control this whole process and there is not a doubt in my mind that he will see it to completion.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!! Please continue to pray for his heart and his understanding. Also for the paper chase that is going on right now.

Love to all
Charmon