What Is Spina Bifida?

Before birth, while the spine is developing, one or more of the bones
of the back, called vertebrae, fail to develop properly leaving a gap
or split. The spinal cord pokes through this gap. It forms a bubble
or fluid-filled sack covered by a thin layer of skin. This spinal material
includes protective tissue, the meninges, that surrounds the spinal
cord. It also include cerebrospinal fluid which bathes and protects the
brain and spinal cord.

The type of Spina Bifida Isabella has is called lypomeningocele.
Lypomeningocele is a mild form of spina bifida. There is a
fatty tumor over the spine. There may not be much nerve
damage, but there may be urinary and bowel problems.

Third Day Adoption Video

This video brought me to tears! It is a beautiful expression of the adoption relationship both in the physical the spiritual. Take a peek into my heart. . .

INS Approval is in the Works!

We didn't have any partakers in the "Hairdos For Hui Qian" fundraiser, but God provided just enough for us to move forward. I cleaned out the adoption account today and scraped together the remainder to be able to pay for the INS application for Isabella. The processing can take anywhere from 20-60 days for approval. God is in control and He knows how long He has to come up with the rest of the money we need for the next phase of the adoption. It is out of our hands, for our hands are empty.