Yesterday was Masha's 15th birthday. We will be so glad to have her here for her Sweet 16th next year! We couldn't be there or talk to her on her actual birthday, but we do have someone who is gracious enough to do something for her over there, and are hoping to get to talk to her and Andrei on the phone again very soon! It's the odd adoption conundrum of having two children who are already becoming an integral part of our lives, yet are still on the other side of the world! At least we have the peace of mind knowing there is someone who cares over there who can translate for us and tell them how much they are on our hearts and minds!
Welcome to our blog! We are so excited that you would take the time to follow our adoption journey! Thanks for coming along for the ride as our adoption of Kayleigh and Michael was completed in May 2012 and as we embrace our new world of parenting five teenagers!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
ZZZ... zzz...
This is the phase of the adoption process that probably drives most people nuts. We know what God wants us to get done. We want to get it done. There are a lot of man-made moving pieces in the process in the middle! Honestly, things are moving along probably pretty well. Home studies, immigration approvals, fundraising, attorneys, etc, passports, preparing our home for teenagers #4 and 5! It's not all done yet but we're chugging along through the process. We would love for it to be done as quickly as possible so we can bring these kids home!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Can You Hear Me Now?
We are very thankful for technology. It amazes me that we can pick up our cell phone and call the other side of the world ~ and that the connection is usually better than calling a friend down the road! Masha is back from summer camp, Andrei is back from Italy, and Alla (translator and amazing person in general) was able to make it to the orphanage for a visit, so we got to talk to the kids this morning. It was the first time we got to do that since Masha left Texas a month ago from the hosting trip. It was so great to be able to connect with them and be able to tell them that they are in our hearts and prayers every day, and most importantly, not forgotten. Masha still gets a laugh out of our family sense of humor, silly nicknames and our general craziness. The wheels are turning to bring them to their forever home as quickly as possible. For us, it can't be soon enough!
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