"Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD." I Chronicles 16:36 I don't know if it is because of my constant e-mails to the Hague Unit of the USCIS or it was just our turn but they finally reviewed our file last Saturday, August 9th. I received an e-mail on Tuesday stating that they had reviewed it was had sent us via mail a request for additional information/evidence. It arrived yesterday and was 3 pages long. Most of what they are asking for doesn't seem too difficult so hopefully in working with our social worker, we will get the requested information back to them quickly and assuming that they don't need additional information, they will approve our file so we can get our paperwork to China.
Jeremy is back at Liberty and it sounds like he is busy. Of course we miss him. It is extremely busy at work right now as we are down a staff members. I have to admit that my stress level is just a little high with all that has transpired this summer and the delays in the adoption. Drawing on the Lord for strength! Shiloh had surgery yesterday and is doing great. John Anthony and Melissa are back home in Idaho from vacationing with Melissa's mother and brother. I am including several pictures from their trip. It makes me long to take a trip to Oregon!
Mandy and Kelsey return to school next Wednesday. It is Mandy's senior year so it is a BIG one. I can tell that she is excited. This means that Shane and Nicholas will go to Susie's house on the days that I work. Six kids all day long!! It makes work seem like the easier option!
It appears that Abigail is having a great summer. New Day posts new pictures several times a week so I have trouble deciding which ones to put on the blog. She is busy swimming, participating in the New Day version of their Olympics and doing general fun things. She appears to be quite the little lady and I so long to bring her home.
I can't not mention Shane. Shane is his usual active and healthy self. He is all boy and keeps us on our toes. This summer has been filled with dentist appointments, dermatology appointments, urology appointments, etc. And after a couple of fillings, and one small procedure, it is determined that he is a healthy and growing little boy! He truly is incredibly smart and is very loving. He is also very strong willed and can be very stubborn. We wouldn't trade him for the world and he continues to bring must joy to our lives each and every day.
