Praying for DR Congo

Our checked cleared USCIS (though it's actually made out to Homeland Security)!  Yesterday we got the letter that they received our stuff and we should be contacted with fingerprint appointments in the next few weeks!!!!  This is so exciting!!  Things are moving!!

We have friends who are in the DRC at the moment with their son.  They have been there a few weeks and are scheduled to fly home at the end of this week.  Please join us in praying that they would get the final paper that they need so that they will make their flight home.  They have 2 children here at home.  It is difficult for parents to be separated from their children.  It is a real possibility that the trip would need to be extended or a parent come home if they do not get their paperwork.  Again, Please pray with us that they will be able to fly home together and be a family of 5 by next Sunday!  

Janaa and Emma swinging at preschool 6 years ago.

Of course this just brings back sweet memories of traveling to get Janaa. 6 years ago today she and I spent the afternoon with her best friend, Emma and her mom, Kosharah.  I was able to go to Janaa's preschool, which she talked a lot about. More importantly, it was a great time to get to know Emma and Kosharah.  They have been precious to bring me in and love me.  You can't help, but fall in love with them.  I am so thankful for Emma and Janaa's friendship. They live a world away from each other, but understand each other in ways that no one else does/or can.  They are so different, yet so alike.   Emma and Kosharah were able to spend a week with us this summer while they were in The States.  One of the best weeks ever!  The girls are old enough to work our phones and ipads so it is not uncommon for me to wake up and hear Emma or Kosharah's voice.  I am ever thankful for technology.  I love few things more than listening to Emma and Janaa talk.  My prayer is that they will always have a special and close friendship.  I LOVE these girls!

Janaa and Emma at Mellow Mushroom this summer.