This morning China released a list of new regulations for families wanting to adopt a child. It was a nerve wracking morning waiting to hear back from our case worker to see if these regulations were going to apply to us. One of them is that the youngest child in the home has to be at least 3 years of age. We are SO extremely grateful to learn that because we have already received our letter of Pre Approval that we will be exempt from this new regulation. I know this news however, is so devastating for so many families who are waiting to be matched, but have young babies at home.
I am just in awe of the Lord, and am so amazed by His perfect timing of everything. If we hadn't found Penelope when we did, we would have had to wait another 2 years before we could have been eligible for a child, and then probably would have had to wait a few years after that before we were matched. The fact that we just missed these new regulations by 2 months was no surprise to God. Not that we needed it, but it gives us even more confirmation that we are in line with His plan, and sweet Penelope was always meant to be ours!!! Praising our God today for being so faithful to the desires of our hearts, and also so deeply sad for the families who are hurting by this news! Praying for them today.
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