Yeah - we got new pictures this week! I also heard from the USCIS - they are working on our file and we should hear from them by the end of the week. We are hoping and praying that means our paperwork will be ready to go to the Consulate for Silas' VISA and we will be able to plan our travel. I have almost done ALL the nesting I can do. I am cleaning out my closet tomorrow:) Friends had a wonderful toddler shower for me on Saturday. It was a beautiful, emotional, wonderful time. It was extra special because Lisa and I got to celebrate our birthday together:) Funny - my shower for Lily was on the same day - 5 years ago. I am overwhelmed by the kindness shown to our family by so many people. Again - God is so good. NOT God always makes life easy for me - nope - but He is always good. I had someone say again today...."It is just so terrible that they make you wait so long." Is it? I am not sure. What God has taught us in the waiting - it's not something you can learn from reading a book. The kind of dependence upon my Savior that I have learned in this waiting can only be learned through experiences such as these. In the words of my Mom the day before she died of cancer at age 53 - "I would not trade it." I wouldn't. Do I want my sons home? Of course I do. Do I wish they did not have to spend time in an institutional setting with not much to eat, no running water, the tile floor for a bed at night? Of course I would rather them be tucked in the bed down the hall from my room. BUT - that is not what God had for me, for them, for us as a family. He has our best in mind - ALWAYS. Not the easiest road - but the one for me that leads me to a closer walk with Him. In this journey, He has allowed me times of walking beside Him, and times of trying to run up ahead - and yes - plenty of days He has carried me. Tonight I have the perspective He wants me to have - (that doesn't mean I will wake up with it tomorrow) . I am thankful - so thankful. I would wait forever for these 2 boys...they are mine. I can't help but think of my Jesus saying that about me at one time - I'll wait forever for that girl because she is mine. Dear friend - do you know that He feels that way about you too? He does.I love you all. Good night:)
Hope next time I get to write about our trip itinerary!
lori
Superman Silas!!!
Louis - so sweet!
Is this Noel's son or what?? I can't wait until they meet! :)
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Good Evening Lori & Family!
Thanks for sharing your sons pics with us. They sure look awesome -- makes a Mama proud eh? We are waiting for your announcement that you are travelling VERY SOON.
Jeanette
Lori,
Your boys look so handsome! I can't tell you how much I needed this post tonight. Today we were told that we are still not in MOI and that they have no idea when we will be. It was crushing. But to look at it with the perspective of the God who created our sweet children and wrote the story of their homecomings, it does bring me peace. I am so thankful to know you and be your sister in Jesus!
I love ya gal and can't wait to see your boys in your arms!
Elicia
Lori....your boys look so wonderful.
That looks like aidens superman costume that we left there last oct.
You have always had such a wonderful way putting /looking at things!
You are an inspiration
Miss you lots
Love karen
Those are two VERY handsome boys! :)
Lori-
What awesome pictures!!!
Your boys are so so handsome :)
We love you guys!!!
Hoping and praying that you hear something VERY soon......
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