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5 Weeks and Nothin' Yet

Still haven't heard a darn thing. I'm trying to be ok with the wait. I know that so many people have waited longer than us, but so many have waited so much less too. I have to keep reminding myself that these few days/weeks will soon be forgotten and we will be basking in the fullness of a family of 5.

On another note, we have received some WONDERFUL news for one of our fellow Dong Nai families. They have received DOJ approval and will be on the road to getting their little guy soon. They have waited for 16 months for this step. It was way overdue. There are still two other families that we are close to that still are waiting on this approval. Please continue to pray for speedy approvals for them.

On yet another fun note, my parents and my brother and his family had dinner together in Oregon and they got on Skype and I was able to see everybody including my new nephew and my niece who is growing so fast. It was fun to see her sing Itsy Bitsy Spider and tell me her name. She now calls herself "Timmy," I'm don't remember all of the details of why, but she can't say the "c" or the "k" sounds very well, so she changed her name for the time being. Just the boost that I needed. So, I spent most of the day on the computer and didn't get a whole lot done today, but had a lot of fun!

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What is Nathan thinking? Why can't I fit into these shoes my MOM sent me? Monkey? What Monkey?

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Unofficial Update

Our agency rep was in Vietnam and saw Nathan and has this to say about him:

He is CUTE!
He is happy!
He is social!
He is potty trained!!!!!!
He doesn't drink from a cup, or a straw. He uses a baby bottle.
When he is upset he likes to go for a walk or play with toys.
He likes balls, cars and watching TV.
He isn't scared of anything (has he seen white people?...I forgot to ask)
He likes candy and cookies!
He hasn't been given his monkey. It is lost. I sent photos and the agency will try to locate it.
He sleeps in bed with his foster parents.
I have an outline of his feet. They don't have standardized sizes, so there isn't a translation of sizes. I sure hope he fits all of the clothes that have been purchase for him!
We will be waiting a while longer. No word of approval. Ugh!

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New Photos of Nathan 

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President's Day 

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 This shirt is just a prop...not my idea :) Dave spoke at a Valentine's Day Dinner last night. It was fun to see what he had to say about marriage. I like to be there and keep him accountable. He did a great job speaking, and is the best husband around.

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Dong Nai Movement!!!!!!

We received word from our friends that the Dong Nai Officials have given a verbal approval and will be receiving DOJ approval soon! This is such a huge relief and blessing. Nathan's buddies WILL be coming home! Thank you for your prayers. Now, please continue to pray that the process is expedited and they all come home SOON!

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Tomorrow marks 3 weeks!

Ah, I'm glad time is flying by. Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks since we received MOJ approval. There have been families that got travel dates at 4 weeks and some at 8 weeks.....I sure hope we will get ours sooner than later!

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Only on Guam No minivan necessary here! 

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