Time to start praying

A lot has happened since my last post and I am just now updating. We have gotten all our paperwork in and it has been submitted to China for translation. Our LID (log in date) is August 12th. So we have about 4yrs to find a special needs child or a healthy baby will be referred to us. The first child we asked for info on and the second child were already adopted into other families. We did get info on a third child. She is healthy and smart, but the only thing wrong with her is her skin - cosmetic issue. She has what is called "congenital nevus" over most of her body which is basically like a huge black birthmark over her chest and one arm with spots on her face and legs. It was kind of frightening to look at at first because I didn't know what to expect. But pray if she is the right person for our family. She's apparently extroverted like Paige. We got an email from our adoption counselor- not just to us but to everyone -that don't choose a child because you feel like you have to "save" them. Pick them because they are the right fit for your family. So this is what I have to chew on. We have a week to decide. To be honest, the black marks scare me but she was made in the image of God and don't we all have imperfections?

08/19/09