LOI

On Sunday, August 25th, we submitted our LOI to our agency.  Our Letter of Intent puts our little guy "on hold."  We were told it would take a few days to be translated and uploaded to the CCCWA (China).  As you can imagine, we have been anxious to hear the news that we are one step closer in the process.  As of today, we had not heard anything.  I contacted our agency and heard some disheartening news.  Our LOI cannot be uploaded until October 2nd.  That is one day after Matt's 30th birthday.  You must be at least 30 years old to adopt from China.  We know this.  We were told we can proceed as long as our dossier (our international paperwork for China) is submitted after he is 30.  We are a bit disappointed.  Our agency has assured us that they have Ji Chun's file secured until the end of October.  As long as our LOI is uploaded by then, our match is not in jeopardy.  What a "happy birthday" it will be for Matt to know that Ji Chun is assigned to our family!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7