We have a departure date!

I cannot believe it has been three weeks since I last blogged! I guess it has been as crazy as it feels around here:O) These are pictures from the care package we sent and Matt received most recently. Since then, we got our TA (travel authorization) and CA (consulate appointment) and finally, we have our flight plans arranged. We depart June 14! We were not able to depart out of our fair cities, as everything was booked all over due to Dragon Boat Festival (3rd biggest holiday event). We also could not get the new direct flight for the same reasons. So, tickets went up by about $800 per ticket and we have a longer flight...at this point we are just relieved to have our arrangements made and be on the countdown!!

In all things we know He is faithful and His timing is perfect. We will have a garage sale fundraiser over Memorial Weekend...so tomorrow I will get sign supplies and start painting. I even cracked open my suitcase today and threw a few things in. We have skyped with Matt about 3 times now...it has been a great experience for all of our hearts. We will be able to stay at New Day (Matt's place of preschool and other ministries) for several days and get to meet him on his turf before we fly to his birth province. We are hoping this will make it a much smoother transition for him. Plus, we are very excited to meet the people of New Day after reading their blog and emailing for some time now. There are so many details the Lord has so graciously put together and is blessing us with...it is truly amazing how He loves, cares, and provides for His "least of these". We so appreciate all your prayers as we prepare for this next great adventure:O)