Flights home booked! Posted about over 2 years ago

Julie left Korea nearly two weeks ago and the next milestone has been reached: we have a custody date, visa appointment at the US Embassy and booked flights home for me and little brother!Ever since we arrived (and Julie went home) our mantra has been "Home by 2022." I am so glad to say God knows our hearts and the plan is as follows:Tuesday 12/28 Custody AppointmentWednesday 12/29 Visa Appoint...

The Last Supper Posted about over 2 years ago

So, we've had a slight change in our plans. Okay, slight is not a big enough word, but had to start with some humor. We are in Korea, just finished a wonderful meal together and are packing bags for a flight home. However, we are only packing bags for Julie.With the Omicron Variant sweeping the globe, many nations are imposing stronger restrictions and measures to combat the spread of this viru...

Our adoption just got updated to Travel Planned Posted about over 2 years ago

As I write this, we are 58 hours from departure to Seoul for the third time. This trip is all about preparation for custody. We will have two meetings with little brother and have an appointment in family court. Though Julie & I have completed this process before, this time has many differences and variables.Julie & I will be traveling without Daniel. Our hearts are broken he will not b...

Our adoption just got updated to Child Identified Posted about about 3 years ago

We will be welcoming a little BROTHER to our family through adoption!We have been matched with and accepted the referral of a little boy who is currently being cared for by a loving foster family in South Korea.You may be wondering, "does this mean he will be coming to America soon?" Sadly, no. We have submitted our end of the adoption paperwork to Korea and now begin the immigration process wi...

Home Study is complete! Posted about over 3 years ago

An update, finally.I know you have heard this before, but 2020 has had its ups and downs. One thing we have been relearning this year is how to manage our sense of control. Throughout our family story, God has reminded us He is in control. We know this to be true, but as His children we must be reminded to trust in Him and know He will deliver on His promises as He always has. This adoption has...