We are five days away from our departure to Moscow, and I am in the process of trying to fit everything in a carry-on piece of luggage! Those of you who know me are probably laughing at this. I am known to overpack a bit for all those "in case" situations. So this is truly an adventure for me!
Today I went to the travel clinic at our doctors and escaped the vaccinations they wanted me to get (they'll need to be updated for trip two)but I did walk out with my Cipro prescription (for 'just in case' sickness).
We have secured our clean cash--new bills with no folds or markings; purchased three outfits for her to try on for sizing, along with a Build a Bear with our voices in its paws and other toys for us to play with; and bought postcards of where we live to give to her caregivers. We have our warm clothes and dress clothes for our Minister of Education appointment ready to go. And I have packed meds for ALL the 'in case' moments. Steve is working on making sure we will have all computer and phone capabilites once we are there. And he is putting together a little photo album of us/our home to leave with her.
Please keep us in your prayers---we feel your love and support during this incredible time in our life. What would we do without the family of God?
with much love,
Karen
"Don't be afraid! For the Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With His love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song."
Zeph. 3:16-17
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
We have received a referral!
Dear Friends,
Much time has past since our last update. We have waited together so long but we do have a new update to share. On Wed., January 2nd, we received a call from our family coordinator with a referral for a little girl! Steve and I both cried as she told us about this little one. She is 15 months old and has such a sweet face, I think I am already in love!
There are some health/medical concerns that we must face, and after meeting with two International Adoption Specialists, we have decided to go and see her for ourselves. So, on February 4th we will be boarding a plane to Moscow. From there, an overnight train to Voronezh, where we will meet with the Minister of Education for that region. The next day we will get to meet her and the specialists have given me a list of ways to check her cognitive and motor skills as we play with her and get to know her.
God has a plan for her life and for ours too. We believe that He will reveal this plan to us. So, we are asking you to please pray that we will have the wisdom, discernment and peace concerning this HUGE decision.
We love each of you and I cannot tell you how blessed we are by your love and support. God is so good!
Karen
Much time has past since our last update. We have waited together so long but we do have a new update to share. On Wed., January 2nd, we received a call from our family coordinator with a referral for a little girl! Steve and I both cried as she told us about this little one. She is 15 months old and has such a sweet face, I think I am already in love!
There are some health/medical concerns that we must face, and after meeting with two International Adoption Specialists, we have decided to go and see her for ourselves. So, on February 4th we will be boarding a plane to Moscow. From there, an overnight train to Voronezh, where we will meet with the Minister of Education for that region. The next day we will get to meet her and the specialists have given me a list of ways to check her cognitive and motor skills as we play with her and get to know her.
God has a plan for her life and for ours too. We believe that He will reveal this plan to us. So, we are asking you to please pray that we will have the wisdom, discernment and peace concerning this HUGE decision.
We love each of you and I cannot tell you how blessed we are by your love and support. God is so good!
Karen
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