Saturday

Well, today was the medical exam. It was a long affair with a lot of time standing in lines. Many adoptive families trying to accomplish the same objective today. All went well and they will read the TB test on Monday so please don't stop praying. We spent the entire afternoon shopping and even ate Hamburgers and Fries for Lunch (yes for you adoptive folks it was at Lucy's - but you can not say we are not adventurous after eating alligator the other night!)

Haddie's legs are getting stronger each day and she is enjoying walking more. She still holds onto our finger when walking down the hall or out in public but has gotten much more brave when walking between Bob and I in the room. Tonight she was giggling and cackling as she walked between us when she would lose her balance a little and wobble. Earlier this week, she would have clung to the nearest stationary object and cried. What a difference a few days make! She now gives kisses and does this hilarious fish face. Today she was sitting with Bob at the computer and spent almost 1/2 an hour just cooing. She definitely hears more than we were led to believe she did. She signs "light" when we wait for the elevator because there is a light there that lights up to tell us which one is coming. When we were at the zoo yesterday - I signed and said "lion" to her at the lion cage and she signed the word "light." Very interesting that she could hear the "li" and respond. But then again, when she saw the pandas - she signed Dad . Maybe they look alike to her - all soft and cuddly!

Thank you so much for your prayers for me and my cough. Chinese herbs are a wonder! I feel 100% better.

We would greatly appreciate your prayers for another family who joined our group today. They are adopting a healthy girl, Anna, who is 22 months old. They have waited (I believe I am correct on this) 3 years. During the medical exam they found a heart murmur. Without all the medical details to share, all I can tell you is she is now labeled a Special Needs child. This family did not put in for a special needs child and although they already love her as their own and want to take her home - immigration will not allow it at this point because they do not have the proper paperwork stating they are qualified to adopt her. It is a heartbreaking and scary time for this family because they need a miracle to get the paperwork completed by their flight date late next week. Please pray that God's hand will be evident to all as we see Him work miracles through this. The family are believers and are asking anyone and everyone pray.