We received our I800 Provisional Approval today! The actual approval date was 5/18/12, but we received notice of it today.  Yes! This is our specific approval to adopt Sun, Min.  The next few steps go something like this:
After approval, our US Officer should mail our approval to the NVC (NationalVisa Center) (though it isn't always mailed the same day that it is approved).
When the NVC receives our approval, they will enter our information into their computer system.
Within 1-3 business days, they (the NVC) will cable (email) our file to the US Embassy in Guangzhou, China.   This is the approval of our Visa petition.
At that time, we should get a letter stating that our petition has been forwarded.  We will need to get this letter to our Agency as soon as we get it.  (Most people email the NVC and have the letter sent in an email/PDF file so they can forward it to their agencies).

The next few steps will have to be in another post. But, per our agency today,we should receive our TA (travel approval) in about 2 months.  People usually travel 3 weeks after that.  So, we are sort of on the schedule that we need to be.

We ask for your continued prayers over our Sun, Min who is waiting.  That God prepares him and keeps him safe.  For our family here, our finances, and that every step is in His timing. 

Blessings,
Cindy

I had to come back and edit...typing a post when you are silly tired is not good!  I thought I'd throw in a few pictures.  :)

Here is a photo of some of the items we sent to Min. We actually only sent a few of the items; the others are tucked away here at home.  The package was sent on May 8th, wondering if he's even received it?

                                              Here is Zane celebrating his 7th birthday!