Almost to China

Our precious friends, the Chappell's, and our wonderful Sunday School class hosted a shower for Samuel last week. We walked into the front door and I teared up at the table Anna set up with Samuel's picture (we are anxiously awaiting new pictures, to arrive any day now) and a book on Noah's Ark for everyone to sign.

It was a fantastic night of fun and fellowship with friends and their children (running around everywhere!). We cannot thank everyone enough!!

What has to happen for us to book our airline tickets:
 - Our Article 5 pick up (picked up by hand by a representative in China) is scheduled for August 18th and it will be sent to Beijing
 - Beijing will issue Travel Approval. This usually takes between 1 and 4 weeks… we had a friend receive one in 2 days this week… and others with our agency have taken 3-4 weeks. So we'll hope for the short track!
 - Once we receive TA (travel approval), we will request a consulate appointment (with the US Consulate where Samuel will get his US Visa). Once we have a confirmed consulate appointment, we can book our airline tickets!