Hi everyone!

It has been awhile since we last posted, but there has not been any significant advances in our adoption process. Due to increasing strictness by the immigration department (who must approve our home study), our agency is taking great care to make sure everything in the home study is "perfect" so that (hopefully) we don't encounter any difficulties or delay with immigration services. Once we are approved, our completed dossier must be approved by our agency, and then approved by the Chinese agency. This process will probably take several months. We will not be matched with a child until after that.

In the meantime, we are trying to wait patiently, knowing God has perfect timing. We are incredibly thankful for those who are working on our behalf who know what they are doing, and who care greatly for our waiting child.

While we wait, we want to remind our friends and family that we do have a link on our blog to purchase some super cool shirts! A portion of the proceeds from each shirt go towards our adoption expenses. It's a great way to show your support for adoption, and they make wonderful gifts too!

We will keep everyone up to date, and really ask for your prayers in this process. It has been a far greater test of our faith than anticipated, but we know the Author and Perfecter of our faith has great plans for us!

If you would like to visit with us sometime, we would love to talk with you more about our heart for adoption. Also, if you would like to help financially, please let us know. The costs are great, but the rewards far outweigh the cost!

Blessings,

The Geurink Family

p.s. Check out the link below- our God hears the praises of His people everywhere! I especially loved the very end of the song. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg5qDljEw7Q