Waiting for LOA

Again, I find myself long over due in posting about our adoption progress. Things continue to steadily move along. We received our Log In Date LID on August 5th, and now we are **hopefully** nearing the end of our wait for our LOA (letter of Acceptance) from China. It could arrive any day--OR it could be another month or two. So I have been trying to keep busy and not think about it too much. Travel is usually about 3 months after receiving LOA.

We have been working on the boy's bedroom, so it will be ready when we bring Jimmie home. We already have a bunk bed and Freddie has been sleeping on the top bunk for a while now. This afternoon Tim and Freddie are going to be putting together a new dresser for the boy's room, and we have been working on organizing toys and books. It feels good to be getting this space ready for welcoming Jimmie. It makes it seem more real.

Fall is here, and it has been good to settle into a routine with both our kiddos in school. Freddie is loving 2nd grade, and Valerie is doing well in her pre-school class that meets 3 mornings a week. I have been looking forward to get back to crafting and sewing a bit more this fall and I hope to get some fun items put in my Etsy shop soon. We are SO thankful that God has faithfully provided for the adoption costs, and I am hoping to sew and craft enough to cover the last little bits of remaining expenses.

Blessing to you!