We have been in a waiting period for quite some time. We are still waiting for a referral, but found out yesterday we are DTC! (Dossier to China) Yay! In about 3-4 weeks we will be logged in with the Chinese Children's Welfare Agency.
This comes at a very exciting time for us. We just received a grant from Bridge of Hope Adoption Ministry to help cover our next payment to our agency. We are so thankful to Bridge of Hope, and so thankful that our all-sufficient God always sees our needs. This grant came at a critical time as we knew our dossier was nearly ready to be sent to China and Tonya is about to be gone for the next 18 days. This had been burdening our hearts, and God truly showed up when we were least expecting it. God is truly all-sufficient and faithful! When He called us to this adventure, we knew it was beyond us, but we committed to be obedient to His will and walk by faith one step at a time. We truly are never sufficient in and of ourselves, and through this process, He is teaching us that only when we are surrendered to Him will His Grace be Sufficient!
Yes, there is more exciting news. Tonya will be traveling to China tomorrow for the next 18 days to help very dear friends of ours bring home their little boy. They are taking their 3 current children on this adventure and asked if Tonya would be willing to go and help them with their children while they are in China. She has had a heart to go and help them since they first began their process, and God in His infinite wisdom as worked it out perfectly. We are expecting God to do great and mighty things in their family and to knit their new son flawlessly into their family. We believe that God makes families and He does all things well. Tonya is thrilled and honored to be on this adventure with them.
Please be in prayer for Tonya and the Young family as they travel. Pray that God's Presence and Peace will surround them every step, that they will be safe, and ultimately that God's perfect will will be accomplished. Pray that God is preparing the heart of their sweet son as he makes this transition to his forever family.
Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support.
Blessings,
Frank and Tonya
