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As we inch closer to November, our guesstimate on travel, I find myself becoming more and more anxious to go get our boy. I think of how much time he’s already spent in that orphanage, not with his family. I think more about the day we’ll finally meet.

So, yea, I’m getting tired of waiting :) But, we know that God’s timing is best and rest in that – all the while, doing what we can to help pass the time.

A little shopping always helps. I’ve been picking up travel items here and there lately, crossing them off my packing list. Lainey has been confused more than once…is that toothbrush for me? No, honey, it’s for Yu Hai.

Dylan has a surprise coming his way, too. I ordered a small care package, with a stuffed puppy dog. Just to let remind him that someone out there loves him. And, we are coming.

Our agency requested an update on Dylan back in August – we were hoping for updated measurements and a new picture. We received the measurements alone…I can’t really complain, given how many pictures of him we’ve been blessed with. As of 9/6/10 he weighs 25lbs and is 2′ 8″ tall. That puts him at < 3 percentile for both. He's a little guy at 3 yrs 2 months. To compare, Lainey weighed 25lbs at 20 months. Some news on our timeline...after some unwelcome drama involving our social worker, we finally heard today that our I-800 file was approved by the NBC (immigration). We have a few more hurdles to jump through until that magical TA (Travel Approval) arrives. But, progress is being made. Which means we're getting closer. Which means the waiting gets harder.