The Long Awaited NEWS . . .

I don't want to keep you in suspense any longer . . . !!!

Yes, I have a referral . . . a beautiful baby girl! But, surprise, surprise . . . NOT from Russia, from Pakistan! Yes, PAKISTAN!

My head is spinning!

There is so much to do!!! Another dossier (I think this is #5 now) and country change for homestudy & I-171H. My "to do" lists are doubling and tripling before my eyes!

But, first things first, I know you are all waiting for some details on this sweet baby girl . . .

DOB - 6/28/09 (yes, 2.5 weeks old)
weight - 6 lbs
length - 21 inches

How did this all happen, you ask? Our God is the God of Provision and Surprise (as my SW shared with me when I met with her this last week, LOL!)

Pakistan is a new country program for Lighthouse Adoptions, my current IA agency. And, I will be the pilot family for the program. I'm trying not to get to far "out there" since there are definitely "unknowns". But, I do have confidence in my agency and the agency in Pakistan. And, all the decisions have not been made in haste, much thought and prayer have gone into this HUGE decision!

So, where is Russia, you ask? . . . the Russia option is not closed, just put "on hold" until we see if this detour in the adoption journey's path will place my daughter in my arms (I have a very good feeling & I'm thinking it will!).

And some more good news! This could all happen very quickly. We could be in Pakistan by the end of August, just 4 weeks! Only 1 trip, 3-4 weeks is required. I could be home with my baby girl by mid/end of September. Amazing to think that it could happen so quickly.

So, there you have it, the brief "60 second" summary. I'm so very, very excited. And, I will definitely keep everyone updated as we go along this new adoption path. And, please do continue to pray for my little family, as I journey down a path of being "the first". It will be an adventure for sure!

Who would have thought . . . Pakistan! God really does have a sense of humor!

:)