ALMOST BRINGING GATES HOME!

Our latest update (just in) on Gates confirms that he is losing weight (a lot) and his failure to thrive issues continue. The picture we got previously was not him but a mix up with another child a year older. The picture on this blog is the most recent we have and it's from Sept. 07.

We need to get him HOME!

Well, we just got word five minutes ago that our TA is expected this week. Our international advocates will be hoping for the CA (Consulate Appointment ) to be issued this week also. Paul could be in China as early as this SUNDAY! We have been told that Paul needs to be in the province on a Saturday to sign some papers and then at the appointed hotel on a Sunday afternoon when the orphanage personnel will bring Gates to Him!!! They will not allow Paul to travel to the orphanage or meet any of the caregivers, they want to keep all contact with U.S. travelers to a minimum but ARE currently registering adoptions in that province!!!!! This is HUGE people! If the CA is not issued in time for this week then travel will be scheduled for next week. Paul and Gates are expected to be back from China before June 30! Your Will be Done Lord. You can. We can't. You are. We're not. PLEASE PRAY!! Once this is all confirmed I will post immediately. Does anybody need a very used and very loved van? We've got to sell everything that isn't nailed down asap! The Lord is faithful! You wonderful friends have joined us for front row seats to the Glory of God! Dance with me! We're ALMOST Bringing Gates Home!