Still no news yet. We are waiting to hear if Peru will accept our application as we are so near to sending our papers to them, despite them wanting to suspend all applications from the UK. We will try on Monday to call again and see if the office at the DCSF (UK Gov) have heard anything.
We realise that God is working to build our faith, even when he is silent! We don't know what will happen, and are not sure where God is taking us, but we have faith that he will be in our situation and not let us fall.

Thank you to all those who were praying for us.

We are APPROVED!!

The Panel meeting went well. They asked us three questions and then we went to sit in another office for them to deliberate. No sooner had we sat down than our social worker entered the room to give us the good news! They must have taken about a minute to decide!
We are obviously pleased, and are now anxious to hear news from Peru. We know that a letter is being written and sent, and we hope to hear within a week.

Thanks again,

A significant day for all the right reasons!

On Tuesday 9th June we heard news that Peru may be suspending international adoptions from the UK. We were of course worried, confused and saddened. Yesterday we prayed, a lot!!
My wonderful husband had heard from God 2 years ago, unknown to me, about these two dates. He had written them down on a piece of paper, dated and sealed, in 2007. He was not sure why they were significant. How amazing is that? God knew that I would need to know He is in control, He saw this coming, and He is at work.

So please join us in prayer. Today I found out that Peru is indeed suspending, but the government here is hopeful that we will be allowed through before they do. They are not closed, just suspended. We are not sure what the future holds but we are praying that :

• God directs each of our steps
• He works a miracle- where the impossible becomes possible
• the 9th would be a birth, a commencement and a bringing forward of God's plans
• we can pray like Sarah: Is there anything to hard for the Lord?
• it will increase our fervour, passion and faith
• even though we feel small/weak, we would know that God sees this as His opportunity to work His way in His power, (like David with Goliath or Gideon and his small army) it is no matter for God
• we will come to see how our prayers get answered, even through there may be delays (like Daniel talking to Angel Gabriel)

(based on words given to us through prayer and the prayers of others)

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
Our God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save!

Thank you,

Just one and half weeks to panel now. Getting closer!
The panel takes place in Reading and is at 12.00 midday. We are travelling up that morning and hope it will be over fairly quickly. Will keep you posted!

Some people have mentioned to me that they can't seem to subscribe to the blog using the notify list at the side. If you wish to and are having trouble, please send me your e-mail address and I will add you myself. Not sure what is going on but I will try and fix it!

Thanks,