November 10, 2007

We received our Referral Acceptance document from our adoption agency yesterday; they overnighted it to us from Virgina. Scott and I signed and dated it, and I will head downtown to Fedex this morning to fly it as quickly as possible to Beijing, China so we can get our travel dates. It amazes me how China's receipt of this one single piece of paper is the last piece of the puzzle we've been working on for three years.

We should receive our actual travel dates in about two weeks. Our adoption agency guesses we will be traveling the first week of December. We are thrilled! Scott and I are going to start learning some basic Chinese words and phrases. I think it's important when traveling to foreign countries to at least make an effort to communitcate in their language (not that I've ever traveled overseas to a foreign country, mind you). It will also help Jonathan if we know a few simple words he's familiar with.....he's never heard the English language before, and I know this adoption will be somewhat traumatic for the little guy. Please pray for a smooth transition for Jonathan.

Our social worker sent us some literature about meeting Jonathan for the first time. The article said it was important not to run up and hug (accost) him, but to sit on the floor and let him come to us. If anyone reading this knows me, you are laughing your head off. In Jonathan's best interest, I will pray God gives me the wisdom and self control not to grab him up, sqeeze him tight, and kiss his little face all over.

Our church is throwing us a baby shower today! I'm so excited!!! We just finished moving the girls' rooms -Kaylee moved in the basement, Jackie took Kaylee's room, and Jonathan will take Jackie's old room. I'm going to get Jonathan's room all set up this week.

I guess the next time you'll hear from us on this blog is when we receive our travel dates. The fun and craziness will really begin then! Thank you for all your love, prayers, and support!