Step One

So, I need you all to pray. This Spring, I hope to be ale to come back to the US with Joab in order for him to see a bunch of different developmental specialists. It also happens to be my Mom's wedding, my sister's college graduation, and my Dad's retirement from the Navy. Kinda a big month for my fam, and I so want to be there- with Jo- for all of it.

This week is a crucial one in the process of getting us there. Tomorrow morning, I will go visit my social worker and try to convince her to write a letter approving Joab's Zambian passport application. For some reason I really can't figure out- this woman is not necessarily cooperative, and really has not been when I have brought up this subject in the past. Will you pray that the Lord would soften her heart for the sake of Joab and how much he would benefit from this trip? Even more, pray that the Spirit would quicken her step so that this letter is written quickly so that I can submit his application this week!

Looking ahead to the next steps, you can pray that the processing of his application goes smoothly (could be some glitches considering he does not have a birth certificate or any known surviving relatives), and that we will have it all ready for our visa appointment with the US Consulate. You can also pray that the Consulate would be compelled by our story and that they would be willing to grant Joab a visa!

Thanks so much dear friends, I'll keep you posted.