WE'RE GETTING CLOSER TO TRAVELING TO CHINA! Our dossier was submitted to the Chinese Child Welfare Agency on September 2. We had originally expected it to be processed within 3-4 weeks. Unfortunately, we're now 2 months out and we still don't have our Letter of Acceptance. This is testing our patience, but we're certain that this will happen in God's perfect timing. Although we would like to have him here as soon as possible, we know that God's plans are perfect so we will patiently wait and continue to prepare. As soon as we receive the LOA, we can begin making travel plans like filing for visas and arranging for airfare and accommodations. On the first of October, we received an update and pictures of Elijah. He's getting so big and he will be celebrating his 9th birthday in December. Lord willing, he will be home by then, so we can have a proper birthday party. Last week, we sent him our first letter and a photo album. Oh, how I wish we could be there when he reads it. We'd love to see the expression on his sweet little face. Thank you again for all of your support and prayers!