We have been matched with a precious little boy from China. He is 5.5 years old and is currently living in a foster home! We are so excited to have completed our 'Letter of Intent' this morning, which basically says, YES we want to move forward with him.
We have met with a couple of doctors in regard to his special need (which are his eyes), and have been encouraged, yet so many questions remain. Although his vision is not perfect, it does not seem to slow him down, as the reports show him to be quite active and friendly.
This match seems to have occurred so quickly, that we do not even have our dossier certified or authenticated yet. So, the predicted time frame for him to come home is 5-8 months.
We covet your prayers for gathering information on this sweet boy and for the interpretation of the data. Also, for our paperwork to continue to move through the processes quickly. We do pray for wisdom in the coming days for decisions that will need to be made and for us to fully understand his needs so we can further know how to help him. The sooner we can get our dossier finished, the faster he can come home! Thank you to all of you that have been a part of this journey in one way or another (especially with prayers!!)
We are thankful that our children are so excited with this match! Brianna is thrilled to have another brother (really, she is!!). Jonny and Sean are excited that he likes sports and music. Ethan is the most excited to have a brother who is younger than he is (if only by 4 months). He can't wait to be a BIG brother.
Here is the little one God has intended to bring into our family:
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How exciting! What is his native language? My 5th grader is learning Mandarin.
ReplyDeletePrayers for the process to be expedited and windows continue to be open. Congratulations!
Whoa! That was crazy fast!! So happy for you and can't wait to follow your journey to meet him. Do you know his province?
ReplyDeleteNot sure what his native language is, but he is learning Pinyan now (spoken English, I believe)? I do not know what province he is from yet. Thanks so much for your prayers. What a joy to see God's hand at work!
ReplyDeleteI saw that cutie somewhere else along the way. So happy he has a family! He is absolutely precious!! Do you know now what province he is in? My daughter is from Wuhan. She is legally blind. I am more than happy to talk to you about parenting a child with visual impairments. Nothing stops them!
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