Many of you have asked what our next step is in the adoption process . . . .at this point we are waiting to receive a court date from Russia. We are praying for our court date to happen by Mother's Day!
Before this can happen there is much to be done. I thought I had completed a considerable amount of paperwork for the adoption up to this point. However, I am having to redo a majority of the previous papers and then some. The main thing keeping me from getting a bad attitude is picturing little Natalie's face. This is my focus. We are also keeping busy by getting the house ready (Steve has already bought her a pink princess couch for the basement playroom); registering for a shower our church is giving us ( I never knew there were so many cribs and strollers to choose from!); and preparing her room for her arrival.
I am also trying my best to journal and document all that has happened in our lives since we received that wonderful phone call on January 2nd.
Thank you for your continued prayers for our little girl--Keep praying for a court date soon!
Blessings,
Karen
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
From Russia. . . . .full of love
We are now HOME! The trip was an incredible experience and we know that God was in every step of the journey.
We are in love with our little girl, Natalie Faith. She is 16 months old, happy, inquisitive and her health is better than we anticipated. We were able to spend 3 hours with her last Thursday and time seemed to stand still for us. She loved receiving kisses from us and the little doll that we brought along with us. She laughed the loudest when Steve gave her 'eskimo kisses'. When she was getting sleepy, I cradled her and she kept putting her finger up to my lips to get kisses. (o.k., I'm sitting here crying just remembering how she felt in my arms). When it was time for her to go for her nap, she clung to me----and me to her. I am thankful that our first meeting will forever be a treasure in my heart.
Thank you for all your prayers on our behalf. It was so evident that God was going before us as we found favor with so many of the people who are in place to make this all happen for us. Keep praying! We still haven't brought her home with us and there is much to be done to make this happen. We now wait for a court date that is set by their court system.
Please pray for a quick court date ( I would turn around and go back this morning if they would let me!); and pray for continued protection and health over Natalie.
Love to each of you,
Karen and Steve
p.s. we will post pictures of Natalie when we are able . . . . :)
We are in love with our little girl, Natalie Faith. She is 16 months old, happy, inquisitive and her health is better than we anticipated. We were able to spend 3 hours with her last Thursday and time seemed to stand still for us. She loved receiving kisses from us and the little doll that we brought along with us. She laughed the loudest when Steve gave her 'eskimo kisses'. When she was getting sleepy, I cradled her and she kept putting her finger up to my lips to get kisses. (o.k., I'm sitting here crying just remembering how she felt in my arms). When it was time for her to go for her nap, she clung to me----and me to her. I am thankful that our first meeting will forever be a treasure in my heart.
Thank you for all your prayers on our behalf. It was so evident that God was going before us as we found favor with so many of the people who are in place to make this all happen for us. Keep praying! We still haven't brought her home with us and there is much to be done to make this happen. We now wait for a court date that is set by their court system.
Please pray for a quick court date ( I would turn around and go back this morning if they would let me!); and pray for continued protection and health over Natalie.
Love to each of you,
Karen and Steve
p.s. we will post pictures of Natalie when we are able . . . . :)
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