A Sad Time

We found out today that Leah's brother-in-law passed away.  She has not seen him in six years and this is particularly difficult news for her.  Leah's father died when she was only 10 and when her sister married Bob, when Leah was a teenager, he became a father figure for her.  It is difficult for her to have to be away from her family at this time. We are gateful for the fact that Bob was a believer and we rejoice that he is at home in heaven and that we will see him again one day.

We appreciate your prayers in this difficult time, for we grieve at his loss and will miss him, even though we have the hope of seeing him again. We covet your prayers for Leah, her sister Peggy and she and Bob's children, Robby, Terry, Curt and Kyle.

Thank You

A Good Interview

Praise the Lord our I-600 interview seemed to go well.  We have been waiting for them to contact us to let us know the results, approved or disapproved.  We got a call on Friday, June 25th, saying that the application has been processed and we can pick up the letter on Monday, June 28th.

We are still praying that it is a favorable decision and that we can move on to the application for Ross Visa.

Leah has recently learned that her brother-in-law, Bob Wilson, is in really bad health. Bob has been fighting cancer for several years.  He has been moved to a nursing home and is not expected to live beyond a few weeks. This is a difficult time for Leah as she would like to see him and she would like to be in Texas to give support to her sister. However, we also know that God has given us a very specific directive to go to Isiolo and do these projects. We are asking for prayer for Bob and Peggy and their sons and also for Leah as she struggles with being away from them during this time.

Another Step Forward

Praise the Lord we received Ross' Kenyan Passport on June 15th.

We have an appointment at 10 a.m. on Thursday (June 17th) with the US Embassy.  This is our I-600 interview. The I-600 is an application to be allowed to bring an orphan in to the US for the purpose of citizenship.  Once we pass this step we will be able to apply for his US Visa.  Please pray that we receive approval and that we can move forward with the Visa process.  (That is 2 a.m. Thursday Central Standard Time).

We need to get these steps completed and then move up to Isiolo for a few months and do the projects that God is leading us there to do.

Thanks for your prayers!

Papers and Traveling

PRAISE GOD that we have finally received Ross' papers proving the completion of his adoption.

1) Pray for God's direction on when we should travel to the US.
2) Pray for that the US Embassy approves our I-600 application.
3) Pray for the granting of Ross' Passport by the Kenya Government.
4) Pray for the granting of Ross' Visa after approval of the I-600.
5) Pray for the finances that we need to purchase tickets.