USCIS approval

We received our USCIS approval yesterday. Now we are ready to go on this side of the world. We know our dossier went into the country over a week ago. We just have to wait now. I have been gathering a list of items for packing. I can't believe it is getting close to time. I can't wait to hug them and tell them I love them.

My oldest daughter likes to sew. I was supposed to coach a gymnastics competition this last weekend, but it got cancelled because of icy conditions. Instead, Hannah and I made cloth books for the boys. One was Clifford and the other was Bob the Builder counting. We had a great time! I also got some books at Dollar General about Noah and Jonah. They had finger puppets attached to them. I thought they might keep the boys interested. I need to hit the attic and start rummaging through our toddler toys and take inventory.

We had another financial blessing last week. A coworker of Damon's put a note in his mailbox encouraging us and included a $100 bill. She did not even know we were fundraising or anything. She just wanted to help. God is so awesome! That very day I had been talking to someone assuring them that God would provide in one way or another. He just reaffirmed it with this precious lady.