Waiting to travel

We are having quite a difficult time waiting for our TA (Travel Approval) from China. We have been praying to leave by the 12th of July, but that is not going to be possible. If our TA arrives early next week, the first possible date of travel will be the 19th or the 26th. We continue to ask for prayer that we leave as early as possible for multiple reasons:

1. That Nathan be able to be there on Gotcha Day to spend time with his new sister and to bond with her.
2. That Molly Yingjin has some time at home to learn some English prior to the start of school on August 29.
3. That Molly is able to meet her whole family at once - to be able to understand and love having a family of her very own.
4. If we leave on the 19th, that Nathan and his Aunt Cheryl will travel back safely home (they'll have to leave a few days early so Nathan can start band camp)

We continue to trust God that He has planned every moment. We are finding comfort in that.

Blessings,

Tina, Mike, Nathan and Faith