HELLO PERGO!!!

After much hemmin'and hawwin' we finally decided on the Pergo laminant. It's beautiful, don't

'cha think?? Although it is not the best acoustics for a hearing impaired child, it IS the most practical for our family. The process to install was not difficult at all, as long as your walls are straight! But, it's all good we worked out the kinks! It's so shiny, and cool to the feet and most of all, doesn't have a lick of dog hair on it! The french doors shut to Jackson's room and is off limits to the dog! We are very pleased with our purchase!

GOOD-BYE CARPET!!!

I can't say that we shed any tears as we pulled up the carpet. We have only been in our house for 4 1/2 years, but our carpet has sure seen better days. I'm sure our 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab will be sad to see it go. I have never seen a dog that could roll back the carpet (since construction of the bedroom) while you weren't looking, snack on some carpet padding and then roll the carpet back in it's proper place undetectable...except for the evidence on her whiskers and green padding scattered here and there! The kids had a great time helping! We're looking forward to trash day tomorrow...I'm not sure I can have carpet again after seeing what's under it after only 4 years!

We Said "YES!" Again!

When we received our first LOA, our last name had been mispelled! We were quite concerned because we didn't know how much of a delay this could cause. Our agency has been wonderful and assured us that everything would be fixed quickly. We sent our I800 application which is our application to classify Jackson as an immediate relative. Our case manager contacted CCAA to request a corrected LOA and we received it the night before Thanksgiving. It was in the Fed Ex box Friday morning and at our agency this morning. We are so relieved that this is completed and on it's way to China! It will meet up with our I800 approval (which we are still waiting for) that gets cabled. Then the process continues to our TA. A few blogs that I have read have a wonderful explanation of the process from this point on. I will dedicate a separate post to that soon.

Painting and More Painting

Kurt's dad (Grandpa) came for a week's visit and helped us paint Jackson's room. I just love the color and am pleased with our choice. Jackon's room will have a jungle theme.

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!!!!

FOR OUR LOA!!!!!!!!

We received our phone call tonight from WACAP at 5:34pm while on the soccer fields! Our case worker is estimating travel in 2 1/2-3 months! That puts us in February!!!! Exactly one year from the time we decided to adopt!

We just started painting Jackson's room tonight and I'm sure we'll be up for quite awhile this evening!

Our God is faithful and His timing is PERFECT!!! Please pray for Jackson because I'm sure they will start transitioning him soon and preparing him for our arrival. From what we know, he has been with the same foster family for over a year!

DAY 84 and praying!

"but these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, be patient! for it will surely take place. It will not be late by a single day!" Habakkuk 2:3

The Lord layed this scripture on my heart on Day 79. God's timing has been perfect from the moment time began! The past ten years of my life have been the fruit of God's perfect timing and His perfect plan...my husband, Sydney, Jadon and now, our "very clever" and cute Kuan Kuan! I find great peace, comfort and assurance that our LOA, our TA, our flight, and our Forever Family day "will not be late by a single day!"

TEST POST

This is a test to see if we are able to post on our blog via email!

Preparing for China soon.

Painting to begin soon and decorating Jackson's room!

 

We received an update from a family that just returned from Datong with their

daughter.

 

Apparently our little Jackson is "very clever" and cute!