We have booked our flights for September 20. That will put us getting into Kiev on September 22 giving us a couple of days to settle in and adjust somewhat to the time difference before our appointment on the 24th. Of course, we all know about the best laid plans.....But as of now, that is our plan.
We had all of our kids home over Labor Day weekend and had a great time just visiting and catching up with them. Jocelyn and Ellie always love when the big kids are home. We even squeezed in some family pictures. I am excited about that so I will have current pictures of everyone to take to show S and V. At church on Sunday, several people pointed out to me that we will no longer fit on our pew when we get back with our boys. I had not thought about that so I guess we will be switching pews when all the kids are with us from now on! One of many, many changes that face us in the months to come.
We leave in 16 days so we are very busy trying to get ready. Seems like a million things need to be done! I have one last set of appointments at MD Anderson this coming weekend before leaving so any prayers for a clean bill of health are truly appreciated. We have been collecting donations for the orphanage and are finishing that up and getting all of it packed. I am trying to update our family calendar so obligations do not slip through the cracks, getting the finishing touches on the boys' room so it will be ready for them when we come home, getting prepared for Christmas since we are anticipating that I will still be gone towards the end of the year (I can not wait to see pictures of how Scott and the kids decorate the house!), and many other loose ends tied up to try to make it as easy for Scott as possible. I do not think it is possible to be completely prepared to leave for so long so I am just doing the best I can and trusting that the rest will just work out. Fortunately, Scott has had a lot of practice juggling the house and kids last year while I was so sick so he will handle all of it fine. And we know that God has his hand on it all.
We continue to be so grateful for all the help and support we have gotten and continue to get in our efforts to bring the boys home. From clothes for the boys to funds to help pay for the adoption to items to give the kids left in the orphanage, the love and goodness in people is overwhelming. Thank all of you so very much!
It is so hard to believe that we will be meeting the boys in less than three weeks! We are praying God will give us the right words to say to them. Please keep us and the boys in your prayers as well as Jocelyn and Ellie Grace.
"God makes a home for the lonely..." Psalm 68:6a
3 comments:
Yay!!!!!!!!! So excited for all of you!!!! May God go before you and prepare the way. Can't wait to see new photos of my favorite little Ukrainian!!!!
Thank you, Erica! I will be sending you some pics as soon as I get some!!
Awe...so excited for you April! God does have a plan. You are doing marvelous! Know it has stretched you further & further on this journey & your reward will be full. Cant wait to meet them and am praying all goes well with your appointment. Praying Gods continued peace as you walk this through & that you see glimpses of El Shaddai...The All Sufficient One. Blessing to you & yours.
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