ARTICLE 5 picked-up..

Today our Article 5 was picked up in Guangzhou and will be overnighted to the CCCWA where our paperwork will be prepared for Travel Approval!  (TA) We are anxiously awaiting this news!  This is our last step prior to bringing our girls home. Please pray with us that we will get this last news quickly.  We have been praying to be able to travel in April for quite some time now.  At this moment, it seem improbable.  We are praying for God's timing not ours. However, our heart's desire is to travel March 30 or March 31 and return prior to the trade fair on April 14. The Lord would have to intervene in a mighty way on several individuals hearts in order for this to happen, however, we serve the One that can allow this to happen and we are confident in that!  He has done a mighty work in this whole process.  Nothing is impossible with Him! 
Next travel option would be near the first of May.

Yes, we are packing in faith!  I (Angela) have already packed 2 suitcases and are preparing to pack 2 more. 

We know that God has a heart for the orphan. (James 1:27)  Earthly adoption is a beautiful picture of our heavenly adoption into HIS kingdom.  We are His children if we believe and ask and receive Him as our Lord and savior.  (Romans 10:9-10)
We pray that the Lord will be glorified and be known throughout the coming weeks as we prepare for, travel, and then return with these precious children that God has given us to care for on this earth.  All glory belongs to Him. We have seen Him move mountains and hills for us on this journey and have been in utter amazement of Him.  We are trying to keep a journal of all of these things that He has done for us.  We stand in AWE!  We may share some of these here or via e-mail when the writing is complete. 

Thank you again for your prayers over the next several weeks.  This whole journey has been a leap of faith.  It has been really neat to see the Lord answer specific prayers that we have prayed for as a family.  It has been awesome for our kids to see them answered one by one.  It has been cool to see our children's faith grow in the Lord.  They've seen how REAL God is and that he cares for us in all of these details--we love that!  We are so thankful for our friends that have supported us along the way. 
Blessings to you today!