God is working!

Feeling so overwhelmed with emotion today. We got to speak with Lilie on Thursday for the first time in 16 days. It was so wonderful to hear her sweet voice, as it always is. We had the pleasure of someone there who speaks English well to help with some translation this time. We asked if there is anything that Lilie needs from us, so she translated that for us and Lilie's answer rocked our world. She said that she needs her family and she wants to be here with us, asking us to bring her home this summer for hosting. Most 13 year old girls would have had a list of things; shampoo, make-up, clothes, crafts, school supplies, etc. But, the only thing on sweet Lilie's heart is "family"! Is there any wonder why we are doing what we are doing?
Thursday was a big day! Without giving too much detail, we also received great news regarding the adoption. News that helps us to feel comfortable moving forward. We know now that God is working out the details, we can see His hand in it all and we know that his timing is perfect.
So, armed with this knowledge and the joy that our conversation brings, we are moving ahead! Our homestudy paperwork is almost all together and we pray that by the end of this month our homestudy will be done. We so need prayers right now. Please pray that the wheels keep on turning in Eastern Europe, that we are able to get all of our paperwork done and the homestudy completed as quickly as possible and that above all else, God's plans are fulfilled for Lilie! We also really need those who have been called to give to do so at this time as we will need to have the funds together to continue moving forward. So far, God has provided us with just what we have needed each step of the way! We are confident that He will continue to do so!