Something Special To Share- A New Baby Sister!!!!

I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me,
And You have become my salvation.
This is the LORD’S doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it. 
Psalm 118:21, 23-24

Our hearts are filled with joy and wonder as we see the hand of God moving in our lives and providing for little Janessa a forever family---OURS!!!  After a long period of appeals and requests for exceptions to be made on her behalf the Chinese government has agreed to allow our family to adopt Janessa.  We depart for China on Monday, November 7th to make the journey to finalize her adoption.   We are thrilled that this precious little girl will officially be Janessa Danae YuYan Bywater just in time for her third birthday on November 25th.  In keeping with Janessa's new name God has truly been gracious and merciful and He has judged it right to give her a new birth into a new family.  We stand in awe of His marvelous workings.  We look forward to sharing more of our journey with you all later...just wanted to touch bases and thank you for your continued prayers.
Rejoicing,
Melissa (for all the Bywaters)