Although we sent out a blog earlier today, we knew we had to follow-up. The good news was that Sergey brought back THE Birth Certificate!!! We are thrilled of course. Monday we will acquire the remaining signatures and our documents will be off to Kyiv for approval and return from the SDA. That process normally takes 5 days. Of course we will push for that to be expedited a bit, if at all possible. Once back we can go to court (Debbie will head home after that) and start the 10 day waiting period. I will do that alone and procure the final documents at the end (NEW Birth Certificate - sounds familiar, passport here, then medical and visa at the American Embassy). Then the next flight out. Although we have heard from some of the wait and down time, that has not been too bothersome to us, so far. Acceptance is the rule. If you can accept, keep up on your prayers, things will happen and get done on God's time schedule. It's really out of our hands. It is in His. We can't do it, but He can! Just keep the faith and enjoy what this nation has to offer, No, definitely not like in the US, but keep in mind it is the heritage of the child who you bring back. This is all they know and what they hold on to for quite some time, good or bad, until they become Americanized!!! Even then it will never completely clear from their memory. To think, a year and several months ago, the thought of ever doing this was farthest from out minds. Now here we are now fostering the beginning of a new way of life for someone else. We are very thankful that the Lord led us to this place.
Pic. - Holding THE document to die for........ Sergey is our hero.
9 comments:
Woohoo! So glad that part of the process is complete. Way to go Sergey! Sounds like Sharon is making new friends and influencing people, huh? How funny. I noticed Dale was only standing still on the soccer field. I believe, if memory serves me correctly, you are supposed to be moving to play soccer. HA HA
Enjoy the rest of your time there. We love seeing the pictures and getting updates.
Rob and Laura
Praise God,
We prayed for a miracle and got a miracle. Your blog has touched my heart. The thought of giving Irina a new chance at life, one that offers this awesome God that we serve, is a miracle in itself. Rejoicing in your victory!
May God continue to bless,
Fran
Great news - amazing how important one piece of paper can be! We'll keep praying for each next step. Sounds like Sergey is earning his pay! Tell Sharon that if she needs to call someone and yell at them she can always call here. Loved the picture of Ira and her classmates.
Tim and Charlene
Congratulations!! We know that must be a big relief. Hang in there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Bev
We are soooo happy to hear everything is turning out well with your adoption process!!! We are looking forward to meeting Ira and having her for our neighbor. She is a cutie. It's been very intriguing reading about your journey thus far. Pictures are great!! Safe trip back home.
P.S.Dale... Grass looks good, having rain, a nor'easter.
Well, I took anonymous literally!
The last blog was from me, Kim!
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Hallelujah! We'll pray the rest of your trip will be smooth and uneventful!
The Hathaways
God surely is good! I'm glad that He gave you that piece of the puzzle that leads you one step closer to having your little girl home.
Yippeee.
We feel your pain and rejoice in your triumph!
Terri and Stan
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