So, we would covet your prayers right now. After talking with our peeps at our partner organization, the best thing to do is travel during the adoption process, so that our child receives an IR3 visa. This visa allows him to be a US citizen when he leaves the country. And, we just really want to meet him.
So, we are thinking of going . . .in a few weeks. With that said, we have to arrange time from work, get our visas, finish our immunizations, pack and maintain a normal semblance of life. :) And then, we will have to travel approximately 50 hours, missing only a few days from work. But, how awesome will it be for us to hand-deliver our family picture book to our sweet JP (email me for his name, but that is what we are calling him for short).
So, please pray with us that things will work out; that our own children will be okay in our absence; that we will have safe travel; and that JP will be prepared to meet us.
We have also noticed that the children in the orphanage are wearing the same clothes in several groups of pictures. So, we would love to have a gently-used clothes drive for ages 0 months-4T and take a suitcase with us when we go. If you have any items to donate, let me know and I will come get them from you.
Thanks for your prayers! We will keep you posted.
Love, Philip and Kristen
Yay! Yay! Yay! This is so exciting to read! We will definitely be praying for you guys...let us know if there is any way we can serve you (or your kids) as you prepare to leave or while you are gone. :)
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