At 12:30 today, the judge ruled in our favor and declared us parents of Natalie Faith!
Our hearts are full and words cannot express the relief we felt at the end of this court day compared to yesterday. Not only did she grant us parental rights but she also waived the 10 day waiting period due to her health. We will get to see Natalie again this Wednesday and "Gotcha Day" will be next Saturday, June 14th. Steve will be an official daddy for Father's Day!!
Now, we can finally post pictures of our little princess . . . .we are so blessed!
Thank you for you prayers during this part of the journey. It has been the most stressful and draining part of the process, but now that part is behind us.
with our heartfelt love,
Karen
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our hearts are rejoicing with you! We love you and we can't wait to meet Natalie "Faith" Clark. We are so happy for you!!! God is so FAITHFUL!
LOVE YOU,
Melanie, Malcolm and little Malcolm
Praise God! Congratulations over and over again!! I've updated this blog every few minutes for the past several hours waiting on the confirmation of the good...GREAT news! 'Will continue to pray for healing and a smooth transition. What a beautiful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings!
Marla
We've been checking the blog numerous times daily for good news. We're so very thankful to get these latest updates! Be strong as you continue the journey homeward! God will give you whatever you need whenever you need it!
Jim & Kitty
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We couldn't be happier if we tried. So awesome to hear that she's yours and that the waiting period has been waived. Can't wait to meet her in person!
Jon, Kerilynn & Lilly
Praise the Lord!
Heather B.
still crying for the good news. so happy and can't wait to see the little angel. Congratualtions Steve and Karen we love you. She is one sassy girl with that cute outfit!
Karen,
I am so happy for you and Steve and praising our powerful Lord for His goodness! She is beautiful! Bring her home.
Missy
Woo Hoo! How awesome to finally see he picture and to finally see the names Mommy and Daddy next to you and Steve. Karen - I couldn't be happier for you! She is blessed to have you two as parents and you are blessed with one cute little princess to call "your daughter" - doesn't that sound amazing?
Congratulations on all the good news and I will pray for safe travels home with Natalie!
We are so excited for you!! Welcome to the world of parenting. It's exhausting but the rewards are eternal. We will continue to pray for your safe passage home. Love you,
Erick & Tonya
Oh friends,we are rejoicing with you... finally! She's even more beautiful than I remembered, and you're officially a mommy and daddy! Wow, what a journey - and all the joy you have ahead of you. We love you three and can't wait to see you! I've waited for that sight for so long... Sean an Abby LOVE the pix of 'Nattie', and now Sean sings "You Are Faithful" ... he's heard it so many times on the blog. We'll be praying for a smooth remainder of your journey back HOME.
Much love,
Michelle, Steve, and family
Chad and I got your message on #15 at Shenandoah Valley GC. We celebrated with fist bumps!
Bill
It was so neat seeing Chet practicing saying the Russian word for "Grandpa" in church this a.m.!!
How are you going to ever explain to Natalie that she has inherited so many new aunts, uncles, cousins,and Grandparents!!!! Only in the Family of God can a precious
little one be so favored :) I know it will be such joy to walk off the plane literally holding
FAITH in your arms...I can't wait to experience a miracle !! I will be praying each day that God will have already gone before you as you take the steps toward home.
Love to you all,
Miss Jean
Our hearts are overflowing with joy and praise for this most wonderful news, so long awaited beautiful news. Natalie will never know what a blessing she has in you both. I know that God has ordained this family to bring forth HIS glory. We will be praying daily for your safe return. We love you guys (all three).
Rick, Elaine and kids
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