VISA granted!

Thank you so much for the prayers - Joshua's visa home went through without a problem!!! The correction didn't cost anything as the error was not on our part. Two answers to prayer! The corrected documents will be mailed to us in the states next week and his visa was granted! Today is my birthday, so it was a great gift to know we will be heading home in just "2 more sleeps" as Lilly says. I can't wait as I SO MUCH MISS MY FAMILY! Also, I can hardly wait for the girls to get to know their brother. Josh LOVES to watch the video I took of the girls and will often go to my video camera and say "Mei mei and Jei Jei" (means little sister and big sister).

Here are some pictures from today!

What a handsome little man! He's drinking his favorite yogurt drink. Terrie ... do you recognize the clothes? I've been told several times that he is always dressed so nicely! Many of his outfits came from you. Thank you!
Here we are at an outdoor museum in Guangzhou. Mom and Kirk, we were at this museum with Lilly. Kirk you just walked around with Lilly and Bernie. Mom ... we shopped.:) Joshua fell fast asleep and a travel mom let me borrow her carrier. Josh slept most of the time on my back. He just woke up when this picture was taken.

The famous "red couch" at the White Swan Hotel on Shamen Island. This is the best shot we could get with the children. Josh picked his nose the whole time. He seems to like to do that.:)

Tomorrow, most of the families (including us) will be heading to Hong Kong for one night. Our flight home goes from Hong Kong to Newark to HOME! Everyone in our travel group is WONDERFUL! The stories of the Lord's leading them to their children are equally as amazing as ours. I can't help but think how we are blessed by these amazing children! I am humbled and so thankful that the Lord has chosen us to be Joshua's family. He's an amazing little man and I can hardly wait for each of you to meet him! God is SO good!

Kirk ... I miss you tons and am bummed that I keep missing talking to you! I will try to call you in the AM (which will be tonight for you) as it is the last time I'll be able to use my phone as it is being picked up tomorrow. LOVE YOU!!