What this week had in store.

I spoke too soon .....Can't send in our dossier just yet. We realized a few of our documents need to be redone. Nothing earth shattering, just a bit annoying, but we are marching forward. I decided I can't spend time being frustrated about it, but focus that energy on getting it done. (On top of getting everything else done during the busiest time of year!!! oh well. Our son is MORE than worth it!) Plus better that we realized it now versus later in the process because that would be mucho no bueno.

However we did drop off our I600A application today. GULP. I never realized how important this piece of paper is. Well, let's just say it's probably one of the most important things we pay for and sign! (And for those that know, you pay a pretty penny with that paper!) It's now out of our hands and now we wait for an appointment for our next set of fingerprints.

This week has been a rollar coaster with my trust in the Lord. I have had moments of doubt, questioning, and insecurity. We've been blessed with so many things... Offers to watch the girls so I could work in the office, donations, and other ways people could support us. I've seen friends get their embassy appointments underway and are bringing their boy home this week. I've been able to set aside quiet time and reflect and refocus. Here's a glimpse into little ways the Lord has reminded me of His goodness:

**Talking with a friend this week and hearing his family's adoption story about their son and God's redemption in their son's life. (If you are looking for a great story, let me know!)
**Having a stranger ask me about my Simply Love shirt and being able to share with them about it. Self portrait in said shirt from yours truly.
**A couple of weeks ago, going to Wal-mart (bleh) and seeing 2 different families there who clearly had adopted beautiful Asian children. What I loved about that moment was that it didn't even seem odd to me to see them. I remember having the thought "Yep, that's they way a family should look."

Our family will look different soon. But only look different to others. For us, it's just our family..the girls with blond hair/blue eyes, and a little boy with brown curly hair and brown eyes. And that is Beautiful.