October Update Roundup
All posts by Brandy Paul
October 1
We are so excited! We just sent off our I-800 (Jack's immigration) to be approved! The excitement and nervousness of getting our son home is setting in quickly! It is now reality that we will be able to touch our sweet Jack SOON! Two years is a very long time to wait for a child however I know God is perfect in His timing. So I trust Him fully! THANK YOU all for your encouragement and prayers! I don't think that I will ever really be able to express to each one of you how much it has meant to us!
October 3
Things are happening fast. Got an email telling us what to expect during the "travel part" of the wait. We are actually talking and preparing to travel! Can't believe we are so close to getting our son! Hopefully Jack's immigration (I-800) will go smoothly so it won't hold the timeline up any. If things go as they should we will be in China mid-late December. How about that for a Christmas gift!
October 7
Post by Paul Adoption.
Perry's Results:
It was close! Rite under 33 min! The spaghetti and meatballs at Scotty's Pizza in St. Francisville last night had me in a bind through the whole race. I stayed in the woods for a combined time of at least 5min -cleansing my body- of what I thought was some awesome sketti sauce! Either way I ain't "got" to wash anyone's ride! "But who knows what's liable to happen!"I wanna Thank everyone for helping me raise a little money for my friends! Y'all are AWSOME!
On a side note; I need to brag on my husband for a moment because he has truly been wonderful. He is the one handling mailing and getting everything notarize. AND he has been beyond patient with my mood swings! T.J., if you don't him personally, is one of a kind and is such a Godly man. I am blessed beyond words. Jack is so lucky to have such a Daddy!
Thank you all, again and again, for everything! For the support, encouragement and prayers! There is no way of expressing what it all means to us! Hopefully when you see Jack in our arms finally you know what it truly meant. And how big our God really is! Love you all!
October 23
We received an update on sweet Jack! Here are some fun facts about him: He likes to eat. A LOT! Jack is talkative. I told TJ that he will fit right in with this family for sure! He did receive our care packages! Yay!! He is in good health, development is normal and can walk, run and jump! His height is right under 40", weight 39.6 lbs and shoe size 8.5/9 toddler! The perfect size for a 4 year old! This update has made this Mommy very happy!
Oh and one little minor thing I forgot to mention in Jack's update: WE RECEIVED HIS IMMIGRATION APPROVAL TODAY TOO!!!!!
So many blessing! And this morning I thought today was going to be an EH day!
Brandy
Going through this journey we have met several people on the same path. Just listening to them go through the same emotions and joys as we did reminds me just how amazing this has all been. It's funny to think about how a little over 2 years ago T.J and I sat down (after 2 years of praying) to fill out the very first form. I still remember T.J turning to me after church and saying "We have a child out there waiting on us. Let's get them home." So thankful everyday for God's grace and a husband who is my partner throughout it all!
Perry's Results:
It was close! Rite under 33 min! The spaghetti and meatballs at Scotty's Pizza in St. Francisville last night had me in a bind through the whole race. I stayed in the woods for a combined time of at least 5min -cleansing my body- of what I thought was some awesome sketti sauce! Either way I ain't "got" to wash anyone's ride! "But who knows what's liable to happen!"I wanna Thank everyone for helping me raise a little money for my friends! Y'all are AWSOME!
October 10
Update on what has been going on since we receive our LOA. TONS of emails with paper work that needs to be sent off and check writing! Getting visas in order, Jack immigration done, travel info started and paying those who get all of this going! THIS IS STRESSFUL! Prolly the most stress from the start of this journey. For me. personally, not only the stress of getting all of this done in a timely manner but also becoming a Mother. Knowing that my life will change and I will be raising a little boy to become (hopefully) a God fearing man. Emotions are running high over here! LOLOn a side note; I need to brag on my husband for a moment because he has truly been wonderful. He is the one handling mailing and getting everything notarize. AND he has been beyond patient with my mood swings! T.J., if you don't him personally, is one of a kind and is such a Godly man. I am blessed beyond words. Jack is so lucky to have such a Daddy!
Thank you all, again and again, for everything! For the support, encouragement and prayers! There is no way of expressing what it all means to us! Hopefully when you see Jack in our arms finally you know what it truly meant. And how big our God really is! Love you all!
October 23
We received an update on sweet Jack! Here are some fun facts about him: He likes to eat. A LOT! Jack is talkative. I told TJ that he will fit right in with this family for sure! He did receive our care packages! Yay!! He is in good health, development is normal and can walk, run and jump! His height is right under 40", weight 39.6 lbs and shoe size 8.5/9 toddler! The perfect size for a 4 year old! This update has made this Mommy very happy!
Oh and one little minor thing I forgot to mention in Jack's update: WE RECEIVED HIS IMMIGRATION APPROVAL TODAY TOO!!!!!
So many blessing! And this morning I thought today was going to be an EH day!
Brandy
October 28
We are still just filling out paper work and paying the fees as they come at us. This weeks big project is to get Jack's paper work in order. It's about 30+ pages of reading, filing in the blanks and signing. At this point we are robots doing as we are told just to get him home! LOLGoing through this journey we have met several people on the same path. Just listening to them go through the same emotions and joys as we did reminds me just how amazing this has all been. It's funny to think about how a little over 2 years ago T.J and I sat down (after 2 years of praying) to fill out the very first form. I still remember T.J turning to me after church and saying "We have a child out there waiting on us. Let's get them home." So thankful everyday for God's grace and a husband who is my partner throughout it all!
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