Prayers Needed

We were told that our dossier was going to be submitted this week, probably on the 20th. It didn't happen. I was told that the SDA found a "glitch" with our dossier. The glitch is that our marriage certificate has an expiration date of 8/31/2007. I was told that the SDA has "raised the question" and that it needs to be updated as quickly as possible. I am less than thrilled about this because I asked a MONTH ago if we needed to have it updated. I was told no because we would travel before it expires.

Knowing that we have a child waiting that is facing institutionalization, I am sure that you can understand my annoyance with this careless mistake. But then again, as it was put to me, "the extra 10 days or so that it sets you back is not really the end of the world". But it could be 10 more days that Nadia may have to stay in the institution. And it is 10 more days that she will have to spend not knowing a mother and father's touch and love. Ten more days that she will remain caged up like she was when I saw her in April. And on a selfish note, 10 more days that I do not get to hold her and tell her that she is loved.

Please pray for this process as we have yet another HUGE decision to make. And apparently we won't know if Nadia has been transferred until we actually get to the SDA for our appointment. There are no connections that can keep her from being transferred. She should have already been transferred. Her paperwork for her transfer has already been sent. She will be five in September. It is a miracle that she has been in the baby orphanage this long. I'm just praying that she is not lost if she does get transferred.

And please pray for my patience because honestly, it is running very low. I know God is in control and has a plan. I still believe that plan is to prosper us and not to harm us. I know that He has that same plan for Nadia, Dasha, and all of us. That I am trusting in.