Yay, yay. We received the dates for our fingerprinting appointments!! We go on March 11th. Two weeks away!! It will actually be the Tuesday after our homestudy, which is on the 8th and 9th. Be praying for us and for traveling mercies.

In His Watch Care,

Joy

On Wednesday we received a notice from USCIS stating our appointments had been mailed to us, so we should get those soon. It will be interesting to see where we will have ours done. They are expecting completion of this process between June and July. Boy, that’s a long time.

I worked on some paper work that will have to be notarized and sent in once we receive the paper work on our homestudy. It was just something to do with my hands in the mean time.

Just wanted to check in, and tell about what is going on thus far.

In His Watchcare,

Joy

Well, we had our first Homestudy visit. All went well. The social worker was very friendly, and included the boys in on our discussions. She took a tour of the house, checked all our original paperwork, and we set up our next two appointments. She and her husband live in Southport, and have a sailing buisness where they take people out on their boat. So… we’re going to have our last visit there on their boat. The boys will absolutely love that!! The last two will be back to back. March 8th and 9th. We should have this all wrapped up by March 28th was what she mentioned. That gives me an idea for an overall goal on paper work. I’m shooting for complete dossier completion by the end of April.

We had yet more blessings poured out in the last few days. We were trying to get our paper work for our physicals completed so we would have them ready for the homestudy visit.  I was able to get mine completed and back yesterday, and went to get Brent’s completed, but his doctor was not there. The nurse checked to see if she could get into the office, but it was locked. They called us though to let us know we would be able to pick it up between 8 and 11 today (Saturday). I was so thankful they thought to call us and give us the opportunity to pick it up, completed today. I told Brent, it is just another of those “little” details that God works out for us to pave our path. We serve a generous God, who gives, and gives, and gives, though we don’t deserve it. Thank you Lord for your sweet watchcare over us every day.

Joy

Ok, well, we received a call on Tuesday evening from the social worker, letting us know she was ready to set up a time to come. Brent is the one who spoke with her, and they set up for Saturday at 1:00. Ok…..yikes!! That means cleaning house time. So, we’ve been trying to get things cleaned and ready to go. Of course, my house is spotless already, so no need to worry. Well, ok, so its not spotless, maybe spotted would be more like it. My home houses two, sometimes four boys. My house looks like boys live here. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything, dirt, bugs, sticks, and all. 

We also received a receipt and letter from Homeland security today stating they had received our application, and would be processing it. It will be nice to have that taken care of.

Both of us have also gotten our test results, but are waiting to get the paper work completed by our doctors with the results showing. We want to have that on Saturday when the social worker comes. She will interview us separately, and that will count as two visits. I post after the visit to let you know how things went. I’ll be cleaning until then!!! :oD 

Resting in Him,

Joy

It has come to me today while talking to a friend that I have completely blazzied over another sweet blessing from the Lord. I’m thankful the Lord is understanding, even when we don’t think to give Him the credit right away. So… here’s our blessing.

We were told from the beginning that many countries look down on the fact that Americans take so much medication. Brent has been taking allergy medicine for quite some time, with a prescription. When he went for his physical, they told him Zyrtec is no longer available through prescription, but is sold without one. Yay, we can say now neither of us are on prescription meds. This seems very minor I know, however, when there is even an ounce of fear, it is miserable. The Lord knew that I had some concern over it, and He has completely cleared this for us. I can hardly wait to see what He has next for us.

We just got word today, that our Homestudy packet has been given to our social worker, and she will be ready to begin. Be praying.

Praising His Name,

Joy

Well, it all turned out ok in the end. :o) I called to find out about the criminal record, and it turns out, I didn’t have to redo the paper work since it was not going to Russia, but to Homeland security.

We were able to send off our paper work for our homestudy on Saturday, Jan. 26th. They should have received our papers by Tuesday. We are waiting to hear from them. Our Homeland security information was sent off today. Now we are honing in on our dossier paper work. We have most of the forms filled out, but are waiting on some clarification about it. We are also waiting on our marriage and birth certificates to come in from Raleigh.

Brent had his physical on Tuesday, and will finish up with blood work on the 13th of Feb. I had my physical yesterday, Jan. 31, and will finish up with blood work on Monday. It feels good to be able to get things accomplished.

I’ve been thankful the Lord has truly been working in my heart. I was so very anxious over everything, and I was going to bed with my blood pressure up I’m sure. I could hear the blood rushing through my head!!! I just prayed the Lord would calm my heart and fears. And just as He is always so faithful to do, He is working in my heart. Fear is not of the Lord, and I know that is truly what stress is from: fear. So I’m praying the Lord would calm my fears, and remind me of His ever-faithful presence. It is all in His hands, and His view. He already knows when we are leaving to pick up our little Annalise, and what she looks like. I have no reason to fret, since He has gone before me to pave my way. What a blessing to know.

Have a great day, will post as soon as we hear something from somewhere. :o)

Joy