Heart to Heart....Merry Christmas!!!

In an orphanage on the other side of the world, you celebrated Christmas with the only family you have ever really known. Today, we want you to know that there is another family that loves you and can't wait until you are HOME!!! Know that your forever family, who loves and adores you, missed you this Christmas morning. As we celebrated the birth of Christ today, we cannot help but to rejoice for we know the plans and purposes He has for you. Your new bicycle sits still by the tree and your presents remain wrapped....yet with much joy and anticipation of your arrival. Before we know it and in the Lord's perfect timing, you will be in our arms forever: speaking English,zipping up and down the street on your new bicycle, bringing mommy bugs and worms, swimming with your brother and sisters and getting into typical little boy mischief:) We can't wait to see you smile, hear you laugh, tickle your belly, mend your bumps and bruises and read you good night stories topped with sweet kisses. Across the miles and from our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas, Seth Batbileg Petrin, we can't wait to bring you home, son!!

Love,
Your Forever Family
Daddy,Mommy, Nathan, Kaytlin and Maiah
XOXOXOXO

Decembe 5th, 2008 Happy Birthday Seth!!!

Well, we did not get the best news for Seth's birthday as the government is done working for 2008 which means another delay in getting our son home. One thing we do know is that this will be the last birthday he celebrates without his family. Specifically, we need prayers for Seth's health as Mongolia has brutal winters and his preparation for leaving the orphanage. Most would think this is an easy transition but he is already 6 years old and had probably come to the conclusion that the orphanage is where he would spend the rest of his young life. To him, he is warm and safe and gets a few meals a day. Little does he realize the plan that God has for him. Also, pray for the orphanage director to release a letter that is needed to complete Seths release from the orphanage. This letter has really held things up. Please continue to lift us up as waiting can be weary on one's emotions and we have 3 children anxiously waiting for their brother to come home. We love you all and thank you for your love and support. Hopefully, the next update will be from the airport as we are leaving.....yipee!!!