The BEST email in the world (so far)

...just communicated the INCREDIBLE news that we've been pre-approved by the Chinese government to adopt our SON!  [pardon me while I get a little "earthy", but this feels like the peeing-on-a-stick-and-seeing-the-blue-line moment.]  OH. MY. GOODNESS.

God is not messing around with this thing.  Once we realized this little guy was ours and said "yes", the train has been running full steam ahead.  The Chinese review process that was supposed to take up to 3-4 weeks, took 4 DAYS!  When they said "expedited process", they really meant it!!  We can share the great news and more information with everyone.  We can send care packages to him.  He can KNOW that he has a FAMILY waiting for him.  Soli Deo Gloria.  I'm in a puddle. :)

Interestingly enough, here's what I read this morning on a friend's Facebook status:

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! -- Psalm 27:14"

and if THAT was not enough, one of my "daughters" wrote this reminder:

"It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority." -- Acts 1:7

Ok, very good reminders at any time, but amazing & timely truth I really needed to hear this morning as I wait.  So, then God chooses that moment to bless me with this sweet news.

There is a mountain of paperwork and fees between us right now, but WE HAVE A SON.  An adorable, affectionate, 2-year-old Chinese son who likes music, going outside and playing with cars.  He has some orthopedic issues with one leg, but he is walking.  We can't wait to get him home and start some desperately needed physical therapy.  I'm not ready to post a picture here yet, but I have them "on my person", so catch up to me soon so you can gaze in wonder at our precious little guy.  He is beautiful.

We're hoping to bring him home as early as possible in the Spring, but we cannot do this alone.  Would you consider helping us?  This is all happening so quickly (at least THIS phase), that we have to raise at least $4,500 RIGHT NOW to even take the next step.  If you would like to be part of this first wave of fundraising, please check out the left side for ways to "Help Bring a little Kroeker Home!"  If even 1/2 of just our family's Facebook friends (not including all you regular people!!) would donate just $15-20 per person, we would have more than enough to cover ALL the fees that are due in this first part of our journey to him. Every little bit helps...the power of community. Thank you!!

And, just for fun....