Monday, January 11, 2010

First Ruling Issued

We are excited to announce that we finally got our "travel call", for both of them TOGETHER!!! This comes only two weeks after Kai's court hearing. Praise God for answered prayers! We must of had the same judge for both of them for this to happen so soon.
With the first ruling in this tell us that the Taiwan courts are satisfied with us to become the parents of Naveia and Kai. In about ten days they will issue the final ruling that will make us their legal parents. Then we can set an appointment with AIT (who issues their visa to leave the country), this date determines the week we need to be in Taiwan. The time it takes for all the above to happen could put us in Taiwan the week of Feb 14th but that is Chinese New Year and all businesses are closed, so we can't go that week. That puts us there Feb.21st this would be the soonest. Here comes the BUT; our agency is telling us to plan on early March because Naveia is in counseling and they want her to complete her course. What? I am thinking {we have been matched with her for eight months, couldn't have this been completed by now}. With this detour along our path we are tentatively planning on receiving the kids on March 1st. That is only 7 more weeks to patiently wait for our day to come. We will keep you updated as to when our travel date is set in stone.
My prayer request is for God to prepare the hearts of all our children for this life transitions they will be going through.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yay, hurray, and praise God! I'll pray the next weeks will go quickly and smoothly for you all! Thanks for the update! - Nancy S.

Tami and Bobby Sisemore Family said...

YIPPPEEEE YIPPPEEEE! I am sooo exctied for you! WOOHOO GOD!!!

Blessings,
Tami
PRAYING JEREMIAH HOME QUICKLY
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com

childresss' said...

We are elated to finally have reached this point in time. About ready to cross the finish line!! We're transitionining from one sm. group to another right now so we'll put the word out and get them all praying for the hearts of Zarra, Zane, Naveia & Kai!! And I'm on call for a visit when ever your ready for me to come help, play, bond and take the kid's so you can spend some one on one time with each. We're patiently waiting for our call from you!! LOL to meet the newest additions to our FAMILY!!
Lots Of Luv,
Brandon, Corrin and Syvon

Anonymous said...

John and Mandy, we rejoice with you that things are getting closer. After all of this you will be able to write a book on patience, which is difficult for all of us, yet something God desires. We continue to pray for you.

Love,

Craig and Mary

Katie said...

Congrats on your news! The next seven weeks will be long, but it is so nice that you have time to get everything ready at home and for travel!

Katie M

Cynthia said...

Yeah on Ruling! If you don't mind, could you email me. I would love to compare notes!

cloggingcyn@aol.com