Next we are waiting on China to send us a LOA (Letter of Acceptance) which gives us the right to go and pick up Luke. This process can take 2-3 months. After that letter we will have to wait another 10-14 weeks (because of paperwork) to go to China. As you know, everything thus far has taken a shorter amount of time then they predicted so we have a feeling it may go a little faster. If things go along the time line they project we will have him in January.
Although I can't wait to see him, I have a peace and know that he is okay. I am very excited and think about him all the time! We got to send him a care package this week. We filled the box with clothes, toys, and a photo album of our family with the Chinese words in it so he would know who we are and a few other goodies. I am dreaming of what it's going to be like when we arrive in China. I am trying to stay focused on paperwork, fundraising and preparing for his arrival. Also, we have around 15 Emerge students arriving in a month that I am preparing for. Our family is continuing to grow :)
Over the last week we have felt and experienced the love of God in such an amazing way. His grace, peace and joy has overwhelmed our lives. I feel so broken and amazed at all the ways I am seeing Him move in each of our lives. Our family had an awesome "God Moment" on Monday. I went to check the mail and opened an envelope from a friend and there was a $10,000 check in it. I almost passed out and then began screaming Jerimy's name and couldn't stop crying. I called it a Miracle in the Mailbox! The letter that was with the check was so sweet and encouraging. They told us in the letter "This is about seeing God move for His children. This is God moving for Luke" They ended the letter with this scripture: Psalm 115:1 "Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory". Wow!! God loves His children! We feel so blessed, humbled and honored to have the Lord move in our lives in this way.
We have had friends step up and are doing fund raisers for us. I thought you may want to see what is happening:
1)If you wear Mary Kay.....
My friend Faith Gladding Is donating 100% of her profit to our adoption fund. Anyone can go to her website www.marykay.com/fgladding and can order or call with orders. When you call or go online you have to say that this is for the Kanady Baby Fund. She will ship or deliver! She also has books if you need one.
2)Need new family photo's? My talented sister Amanda Sueanne is holding a meni-session photo shoot in Watercolor, FL this Tuesday from 1PM-7:30PM. She is giving a discounted rate of $100 for a mini-session with digital files (Which means you can print what and whenever you want)! 100% of the proceeds will go towards the adoption. Check out her website to see how awesome she is.
To book email amanda@amandasuanne.com
3) Want to enjoy a yummy meal and music?
Our friends Dan and Liz Steinberger is hosting a "Concert on the Lawn" with a delicious meal, silent auction and music by our family and friends. Cost is $20 (donation) at the door. I know this will be a fun time celebrating the gift of adoption. We only have room for 100 friends, to attend please RSVP to dizlan@yahoo.com
Our family would like to thank everyone who has blessed us with prayers, encouragement and financially!!! We pray that our adoption helps open the door for more families to bring home an orphan.
Psalm 115:1 "Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory".
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