Timeline in Review!

This constant hurry up and wait is pretty old by now. We received our LOA (Letter of Approval) 2 weeks ago now and our I-800 approval last week and are waiting for our GUZ # so we can apply for the DS-260 or something so we can get our Article 5 and Travel approval. There are so many steps and acronyms to go along with it that it is no wonder most people are confused and have no idea what we are doing!! So, for non-adoptive or just starting out adoptive families here is our timeline (with explanations!) from the beginning:

12/26/13 LOI (Letter of Intent) Requesting permission to adopt from China
12/29/13 PA (Pre Approval) We met the criteria to adopt from China
3/3/14 Home Study completed
4/11/14 Fingerprinting for I-800a (immigrations application for approval from USA to adopt)
4/23/14 I-800a Approval
5/20/14 DTC (Dossier of all important documents - signed and sealed - sent to China)
5/ 27/14 LID (Log In Date) when our documents are officially logged in in China
8/14/14 LOA (Letter of Approval) China giving us approval to Adopt Joy! 
8/14/14 I-800 application sent to Immigrations to request approval to adopt Joy.
8/27/14 I-800 approval - we can adopt Joy!

Waiting now for:
Visas
Article 5 - China picks up our application request for travel.
Travel Approval - getting the OK to travel!
Consulate Appointment - adoptions are finalized in country
Travel Dates - Gotcha Day!!!

If all things run smoothly on timing for approvals, we could be traveling by mid October! 

I am a list person... I have no clue where to start!! What to pack, what to leave, what will we need? I'm sure it will all come together. :)

I am  so far outside of my comfort zone, but I am finding comfort trusting in God's timing for all things and for all the details to come together!! 

So excited and nervous and amazed all at once! So much to do in just a few short weeks!! When we are weak, God is strong. When I want to fear, He proves He is right there with me all the way! God has been opening doors and providing for us each step of the way! God is Good!

 Psalm 62:1-8

¹ Truly my soul finds rest in God;
    my salvation comes from him.
² Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

³ How long will you assault me?
    Would all of you throw me down—
    this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
⁴ Surely they intend to topple me
    from my lofty place;
    they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
    but in their hearts they curse.

⁵ Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
    my hope comes from him.
⁶ Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
⁷ My salvation and my honor depend on God;
    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
⁸ Trust in him at all times, you people;
    pour out your hearts to him,
    for God is our refuge.