Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Into the hands of the US Embassy!!!

Yes, it is true.... WE WERE OFFICIALLY SUBMITTED TO THE US EMBASSY TODAY!!
We are praising him that it was today and not next week because we are more than ready to go get Jeremiah and bring him home. A major praise of this whole thing is that as I have said before, they only submit paperwork on Wednesdays to the US Embassy. One of the items that has to be submitted is a medical report.  Jeremiah's medical report wasn't completed but was to be delivered this Thursday. However, since it was coming on Thursday, the US Embassy allowed our paperwork to be submitted today instead of having to wait another week. WOW! Given how things have gone so far with all the delays, you can see how we were surprised that they didn't make us wait until next week!


So, now we hope and pray that the embassy looks at our paperwork, wants no more information, and gives us clearance to come and get him within the next 2 weeks. Could it take longer? Of course it could! If they want more information, it would take longer to process the information and then give us clearance but we are praying that they have all they need.

One step closer on this very long journey.... we are thankful to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

God is always on time. God is sovereign over all the details. God knows the perfect time to bring Jeremiah home and will do it according to His perfect will.


Friday, August 3, 2012

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, and Happy Birthday!


Yes, we have a lot to celebrate this week! Mallory turned 11 on August 2nd, Jeremiah's birthday is TODAY, and Courtney turns 8 on the 5th! WHEW!  We so wish we could celebrate with him this year but that was not part of the plan. We will celebrate big next year! Tony's sweet grandmother (age 90!) sent Jeremiah his first birthday card ever. Too, too sweet!

Today marks 3 weeks post passing court. It really has flown by since we have been enjoying the last part of our summer and preparing for birthday fun. We received an email from our agency today telling us that that think we will be submitted to the U.S. embassy on either the 22nd or the 29th. (paperwork can only be submitted on Wednesdays) So, once we are submitted, we should find out within 10 days what the embassy will do next. They will either clear us without further action or they will request more information. While we still do not know the exact time we can go, we know we are getting closer and that it will most likely be early September!

We had a great reminder this morning that God is truly in the details....
Tony has a daily bible verse subscription that he receives via email. While I was out running today he forwarded it to me. you'll never guess what verse it was.....


Daily Bible (@The_Gospels)
8/3/12 7:54 AM
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you & not to harm you, plans to give you hope & a future. -Jer 29:11

What a perfect reminder on Jeremiah's birthday that God has all of this in the palm of his hands and that He loves Jeremiah more than we do!

Happy Birthday to Jeremiah Jones!