Tuesday, April 13, 2010

CABLED

What does that mean anyway??? That's what I wondered when I heard the word, cabled.. until it came time for us to be cabled. This new process with adoption has been full of learning new things and new words- I thought Cate's adoption was hard and complicated! After we received LOA, we had to submit more forms to immigration and wait for our I800 approval- that happened on April 1- Then they send our information to the National Visa Center for processing who then cables it to the US Embassy in Guangzhou. That happened this past Friday! YAAAA! Now, we wait for our Article 5 to be prepared and picked up- that takes about 2 weeks, and then we wait for TA!! We are so close, and I can hardly contain my joy. I said in the very beginning of Cai's adoption that I would make a point of giving God all of the glory for each step, because He, after all, allowed us to begin this journey for Cai. He has brought us the peace and patience that we have needed to make it this far. We have been praying for Cai, and also have the peace that she is being protected and prepared for this huge transition. Also, I believe with all of my heart that every step in the right direction, every approval we have been given, is directly from Him. And we will forever be thankful.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awesome news!!!!! You'll be there before you know it.

Carla said...

WOOT WOOT!! So excited for y'all to get to travel!!! Thanks for explaining the process....it is all new to me!!

Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ said...

Congratulations! You're getting so close! God gets the glory for our adoption steps too! He's truly opened every door and prepared the way every step! I'll pray that you now have a speedy Article 5 and TA! I can't wait to see you meeting Cai!

Have a great day, Kim!
Tammy

Our family said...

Yes, this adoption journey has been quite the learning experience, hasn't it? At least we had each other and other great adoption friends to learn with and lean on every step of the way. I know your cable letter has to be arriving any day!!!!

Melissa said...

Every day we get a little closer to bringing our girls home. We too are waiting for our art. 5. God is so good!

Melissa

Sharon said...

Hooray!!! Praising God for every step you take toward Cai!

Dawn said...

I remember how excited I was when the NVC said our approval had been cabled to HCMC. I was OVER THE MOON. Congratulations to you on yours!!!

Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ said...

Kim,

I keep coming over here hoping to see Article 5 in your post! I bet it won't be long now! :)

Blessings,
Tammy