Oh, my heart be still!

     Oh, my heart be still!  We got to visit with Isaac through "QQ"-- the Chinese version of Skype.
Thank you Jesus for technology.  The evening began with a very nervous family (actually just Leanna and I) anxiously waiting for the beeping sound that meant it was time to start.  The girls had to take a time-out to pray in order to calm our souls.  Bill and Troy had on their confident game-faces.  Finally the time came.  I was expecting a scared-looking little boy (Isaac) and a silent little girl (Leanna), but what I got was an excited little boy and a talkative little girl! 
     Isaac looked eager to see his family and Leanna jumped to the front of the camara and began to show him how much we have been anticipating his arrival.  We showed him all around the house and the special things we have made or bought in order to welcome him.  The funniest part was when we opened the garage door and he saw Troy's mustang.  He started clapping!  Poor guy doesn't know he'll actually be riding in the ancient, beat-up, very uncool van:(  He even made a heart out of his hands and Leanna made one back for him.  At one point she started dancing and singing," He likes us! He likes us!"  It was priceless.
     After QQing, we had to wait for the orphanage to get back with the Lifeline contact to let us know if he was willing to continue with the adoption or not.  We finally heard back at 10:00 the next morning.  They said YES!  We will be on a plane next Friday, the 26th., headed for China.  Finally, after 18 months, we are on our way.
     I know that he will probably get scared and have doubts again before it is all over with.  I understand we have a long hard road ahead of us, but it is time to begin the journey.  We are stepping out on faith and trusting God to lead us. This morning in Leanna's devotion, the author said "Faith isn't just you holding on to God.  It's God holding on to you."  Thank heavens my God is strong and trustworthy!