Video journey of our miles to Myles, by Uncle Paul

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Making Progress

We heard that our file is making progress at the Ministry. (but no official time line is given...but it's a good sign!) Once again, after it is approved by the Ministry of Gender, it goes immediately to the orphanage where Myles will be chosen. Medical tests will be run on him and then we'll receive our referral!!!

This news came as such a gift. It feels so good to know that things are moving. It's hard to adjust to this adoption paper-pregnancy. Unlike a biological pregnancy, there aren't kicks in the ribs by tiny unborn feet that reassure us of the little life who's part of our family. Yesterday, after viewing blogs of three families who have adopted beautiful Rwandan babies, the pangs of longing began again (especially during this cozy festive family time of the year). I spent some quiet time yesterday intentionally praying for our paperwork at the hands of the Ministry in Rwanda. For some reason, the Lord chooses sometimes, often during this adoption, to gift us with immediate reassurances during this amazing journey to Myles. I am thankful.

6 comments:

Meg said...

These notices are your proverbial kicks in the rib and/or bladder. :) Good news, and a wonderful reminder that things are indeed moving a long, that much closer to meeting Myles.

Vincents said...

What better Christas gift than to know that you are getting that much closer to Myles! I am Jealous :) It is great to see that your progress keeps moving along and gives me hope for ours.

Rutledge 7 said...

Continuing to pray. God's perfect timing of Myles' arrival will be celebrated by so many... even those of us from afar!

Jen said...

Praise God! We're so happy to hear you have some good news. We'll keep praying! What song is that on your slide show? I should know better than to watch those slide shows before I go to work beucase I end up with cry-face :) Jen Cropf

JJG said...

Great to hear! Progress is always a good thing in this adoption journey. Jennifer

Adrianne Thompson said...

Hooray! I'm glad you got some good news. Can't wait to meet sweet Myles.