We are getting soooo close to knowing our travel dates. We should know the exact dates within the next 2-3 weeks. If we receive TA (travel approval) within the next 2 weeks, we will potentially leave July 28th (assuming we can get flights with that late of notice). If not, we will probably be leaving for China on August 11th. We know God's timing is supreme (for instance, a few months ago we thought we might travel in June...and God, in His infinite sovereignty, knew we needed to be in Missouri during Tammie's death); however, we are praying that if it is His will and timing, that the July 28th departure date would happen as this would allow us to return (August 11th) prior to school starting.
We are enjoying summer activities with Mora, Bryce, and Bennett and are stepping up our travel preparations. We painted Maren's room this past weekend and have begun making packing lists.
Today, we received an email from our agency with current pictures of Maren and some current information. She now weighs 20 pounds and is 30 inches tall. She is barely on the chart for both. We anticipate her being able to be "on the chart" with a loving family who will feed and nuture her well! We were so glad to see pictures of her, yet at the same time our hearts are breaking as we desire for her to be under our care as soon as God deems it possible. Please continue to pray for her comfort and loving care and for her nannies to be strenthened and encouraged each day.
We will let you know when we have travel dates (how exciting to be at this point of this journey to our Maren-dear!).
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