TA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were notified yesterday afternoon that our TA (travel approval) has arrived.  It was an overwhelming relief....it was our very last piece of paper needed to go get Maren. 

Speaking of getting Maren, here is a sweet happening:
We went on a family trip to Branson for 2 nights this past week.  As we were leaving Branson, Mora says, "our next big trip is China...I wish we could just get her now."  Danial and I acknowledged our agreement, to which the children began chanting (as loud as possible): "GET THAT GIRL, GET THAT GIRL, GET THAT GIRL."  It is amazing how much they already love their little sister who is halfway around the world.

We celebrated our arrival of TA with homemade brownie sundaes last night.  We have been calling and emailing our travel agent since we received word of our TA; he is trying to lock in our tickets this morning.  We will not have confirmation of our travel until Monday morning.  The travel coordinator for our adoption agency feels "optimistic" that we will travel on Thursday, July 28th.  Please continue to pray for this time in the journey: ticket prices to be reasonably priced, availability of tickets, China to confirm our travel date (7/28), God to be glorified as we make arrangements for our trip.  Thank you for your continued prayer support!