Wow, God is really working here! One day after we got the news from Lifeline (read yesterday's post) that they were now "online" with CCAA and posted the fingerprint photo, we received another piece to the puzzle. It's funny I decided to post the fingerprint photo, some would even say coincidence based on what happened today.
Here's the story behind that one. About 3 weeks ago we got a strange letter from Dept of Homeland Security saying that they couldn't process our application because there were some inconsistencies with our paperwork. Without going into details, it was a rather strange letter, so we presented it to Lifeline and they advised us to answer their questions, even though they seemed odd. So, a little over two weeks ago, I sent a letter to DHS to address their "odd" concerns. The letter they had sent us indicated a response deadline of June 12th! We didn't expect to hear back from them until at least mid summer if not later. 
So, today Connie walked in from the mailbox and said Happy Birthday, here's your present (tomorrow, I get to add one to the number that describes how young I am!). And there it was - our I-797 announcing that we were approved to travel abroad and bring a new U.S. citizen, a new member of the Green family back with us!!! This is the last piece of the puzzle that is our dossier.
As Christians, we know that coincidence is just a term that we, as secular humans, have created to explain things we can't or won't believe. Truth is, there are no coincidences, only a mighty God working to shape each of our lives as He chooses and to give us a choice in believing in Him, or calling it coincidence. I choose to believe in Him and I hope you do too!
It's All Because of Jesus.
Love,
Jerry, Connie, Austin, Lily Grace (and Lia Faith, out there somewhere)
Green, Party of Five
Friday, April 11, 2008
One Day Later ...
Posted by Hope for Lucy at 10:41 PM
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Wow! God is really working on your adoption to bring your Lia Faith home. I am so excited to see what he has in store for your family!
What a fantastic story!
That dossier will be there in no time!
Sherri
oh jerry and connie- i just read both posts and i am about to squeal in excitement! i think i should have gotten a private email on that one connie- ha! i am so excited for you! please know we are praying and especially for lia faith. funny, i seem to remember a get together a few months ago where connie put me up to just mentioning how pretty the name lia faith is and we all watched jerry turn white as a sheet. ha ha ha!!!! God is good and He is working regardless of what these eyes can see. Bless you all and keep us posted! You know we are ready to come to the airport! ha!
It's All Because of Jesus!!!! AMEN!!!
Wow!! Things are moving right along! Now you just have to find that sweet litle LIsA Faith!!!
lol Love Ya,
Lisa & Russell
This is HUGE! The 797 is BIG TIME! That means you are about to be DTC!!!!!!!! Hallelujah! Happy Birthday! ;)
I'm so excited I just can't stand it!
I love what Lori wrote "God is good and He is working regardless of what these eyes can see..."
AWESOME! He is working behind the scenes getting everything ready for Lia Faith Green!
Oh, What A Mighty God We Serve! He is always faithful, always ontime, and always providing exactly what we need. Yet, He continues to amaze us each and every day. Thanks so much for sharing with us this great, great news. We are praying for your daugther to come home and for there to be another Green to love and spoil. Lots of hugs. I miss you bunches!
Laura Morgan
Matthew 18:19-20
Praise God for answered prayers. Miss Lia Faith will be home before you know it! Awesome!!
Love,
Monica
ps-Happy Birthday, Jerry! Hope you had a great day!
That is so AWESOME! It looks like there are several puzzle pieces falling into place, and I'm looking forward to hearing more as your journey unfolds!
Barb
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