Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you"
Well two days ago we were told we could leave on Jan. 8th as long as our agency could get us a consulate appointment. Only a week to get ready, to make arrangements for the soccer teams(my assistant coaches are awesome), animals, house, packing, etc... This morning we got the email... no appointments available. Disappointing, but I understand (see above). It looks as if we will have to wait until Jan.29th now. I just want to hold my little girl. These 29 days will be the most difficult, but I trust it is for some reason we don't understand right now, but will. Like my High School team plays amazing in the district tournament or Briley's team continues their winning streak and we needed to be here to experience it all(Most of you know our house revolves around soccer). Or maybe God is working with Mia's nannies and preparing her for the huge transition of her world being turned upside down. We know it is for the best but please continue to pray for us and most of all, the "little ones".
Steve
Mia Grace Yi
"Our little girl"
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Why Adopt From China
- Steve, Cindy, Briley and Mia
- At first glance, some of China's beliefs may seem quite different than those we hold in the western world. One example of this is the cultural preference for a male child. There are several reasons why Chinese families might prefer a boy over a girl. In rural provinces, a family's livelihood depends directly on the output of its family members. Because of this, a family with sons would be at a considerable advantage than one with daughters. Historically, it is also the son's honored responsibility to take care of his parents in their old age. A daughter, however, would be expected to care for her husband's parents rather than her own. In this regard, the Chinese believe that having a son is crucial to their livelihood, as well as a form of social security for the parents when they grow older. This situation is further complicated by China's One-Child Policy, which prohibits families from having more than one child. As a result of this policy, there are thousands of abandoned children throughout China, with the vast majority of them being healthy girls.
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I am so excited for your family!!! In a few days your sweet little girl will be in your arms!!!
I hope you can post a lot in China. The girls and I will be watching and praying!