Not home yet

Last Friday, Renee called and said most likely Rachel won't be home until the end of December. That's what they've said all along, but we had gotten our hopes up because things were moving right along and even a March referral came home in July. It just seems so unfair. Our baby girl needs to come home now. KSS has decided to give remaining passports to special needs kids first. We have been waiting for her so long.

When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way

I go running to Your mountain
Where your mercy sets me free

(Chorus)
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek

In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul

Strong Tower- Kutless

a shower

My friends Lisa, Valerie and Terri gave me a baby shower Sunday 8/13. It was really nice and Rachel got a lot of cute outfits. It's weird though because we haven't even met her! I just want her home! more later...

Email

Got a suprise email today from Rachel's foster mom in Korea. She writes:

I send some So-young's photos
she has 6 teeth and she can speak "umma" ("umma" means mom)
She is crawl about all fours
She likes cookie, banana and cheese
She is very cute baby
so, my famiy and I love her
I'll send you too some photos next time
God bless you~~!!

Such a nice surprise! She also sent some pictures attached- she looks so cute!

11 months

Rachel's 11 month birthday was 7/27/06. We want her home now. But I think I can hold on a little longer. She turns one year old this month. It will be sad without her. We bought a new (to us) minivan. Now I'm feeling a little nervous about spending money. I found a bible verse on another site that is very fitting for a Korean adoption...

Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bring your children from the east, and gather you from the west. Isaiah 43:5