Happy 7 month birthday Malio Dinh!

Well it will be a memorable birthday for sure Malio!  I had been feeling a bit down about the long travel time and especially after getting some videos which were both wonderful to see but also sad as he is so real but so far….so we've been staying close to home, trying to stay positive about the adoption, trying to make the most of our downtime (esp. despite our very wet weather), with some gymnastics for Matteo, and some naps for mommy, some preparations for September, kindergarten for Matteo, a new school for mommy, a new car booster seat for Matteo (still to install) and making lots of lists…..and lots of praying too…big brother Matteo is often the one who mentions Malio and wanting him home. I've been telling him to pray to God that timelines change and that Malio stays strong and healthy until we can go and get him and that we can go sooner rather than later.

….to our wonderful surprise, prayers do get answered, I got a very special email yesterday from Vietnam that told me that Article 16 was ready to be issued but is waiting on my paperwork…it seems that I no longer need a home study update, just a home study extension and three documents, two that are already done, and one to go, in order to finish processing the 16!!!  That means travel before Christmas and might mean that travel will be in November as it was with Matteo!! So both a great birthday present for me, yet again, and a wonderful Christmas at home!

Here's praying there are no glitches with my paperwork, and our prayers continue to be answered!!

Such a surprise and a great birthday present for all of us to remember Malio's 7 month birthday!!