More good news...

Last week we received the official paperwork from the Philippines (the "referral") matching us with the twins! It's really the final big step before we travel. Needless to say we were very excited. We were a little surprised, though, at how much paperwork needed to be filled out, signed, notarized, etc. to accept the referral.(Why this continually surprises us, I don't know!) We ended up spending $170.00 to get all the papers notarized! (At $8.00 per notary stamp, you can do the math....) Anyway, we were happy to complete all the paperwork and get that in the mail today! yipee. Several more months and then, Lord willing, we will travel to pick up our new daughters! My dad gave the final okay for my mom to join us, so all six of us will be traveling together. Praise God!

An encouraging week...

CRYSTAL

LAVINIA


We got a surprise email this week from the orphanage director where our girls live. He wanted to make contact with us and let us know how thankful they are that the twins will be going to a Christian home. He sent us these (and many other) pictures. He also told us a little more about the girls-their daily schedule, personalities, etc. It's been a fun week emailing back and forth! We are going to set up an appointment to talk with them and see them via Skype...
We are so thankful for the love and care they are receiving.