The lady that we contacted is out of the office on vacation until October 6th. Man, that seems like forever to get some more information. China has specific requirements that adoptive parents must meet. We do not meet two of those rules. In some instances they are willing to waive the requirements for waiting children (SN). We emailed the agency contact to see what she thought our chances of getting approved are. We will continue to pray about this child.
Contacted Agency
Although we still aren't sure if this is what God is calling us to do, we have contacted the agency that holds Grant's file to get some more information from them.
CHOSEN: one day workshop
CHOSEN hosted another If You Were Mine workshop. This was just a one day workshop - but it was on Saturday and Eric was able to attend with me - not just talk about it with me while I attended.
We didn't decide until the last minute to attend. It was good. Glad we went. Eric is still not sure if now is the time. Honestly, I'm not sure either. I keep praying and seeking guidance from God.
Eric sees Grant
I finally told Eric about Grant. Not that I was hiding him -- but rather I guess I didn't realize how much I thought of this boy until now. I shared his picture and little bio with Eric and we watched his video together.
"Grant"
There is a little boy who has captured my heart. I think of him often. I watch his video on an agency website several times a week. I have kept this to myself. No one reads this blog - it is private for now. He is precious. He is in my thoughts always. I have started calling him Grant as he is only assigned a number - I do not know his name. To me he is Grant.
Lord, is this our little boy? Why do I think of him so often? Why has his sweet little video captured my heart and thoughts? Are we to adopt this little boy? Is it your will for us to adopt now? adopt Grant? If it is your will, Lord, please put adoption on Eric's heart.