Praise God!

Happy New Year Everyone!

We have a lot to be thankful for this year ... and a lot of things to celebrate in the New Year!

Silas is almost home!

Prior to issuing a visa for an adopted child to be brought home, the US embassy does an investigation of the parents and the child (looking into Silas' history and making sure he is a true orphan). We were approved within 1 day, but are waiting for Silas' orphan status verification. As soon as they tell us this is complete, we have to be there within 2 weeks to bring him home. We are praying this happens quickly.

So, it is very good timing ... God's timing .... that WE HAVE COMPLETED OUR PUZZLE!

We set out to make $5000 to assist with our travel expenses in bringing Silas home.
Basically, this would cover our flights for both trips.

But God had more in mind.

God knew how much we need for this adoption and he met that need through all of your donations and prayers.

This week as we are preparing our house and ourselves for Silas to come home and adding up all the expenses of our trip, we received 3 very generous donations in the name of Jesus ... not only completing our puzzle just in time, but going beyond ...

Are you ready???

You all helped us raise $11,800
(more than double our goal)

We cannot begin to express the joy and awe we have in your generosity!
Thank you all!

There are over 50 families named on this puzzle. Some family, some friends and some anonymous.

We are thankful for all of you.
We are now ready to go whenever His time comes.

God's peace and joy be with you all in 2013!
Joel, Mandy, Kiera & Silas