Sorry for the delay...the need for sleep is just somehow getting in the way of all we are trying to accomplish in Siberia!
Carl and I want you to know the news, yesterday we signed the paperwork stating our intent to adopt Danil! There is still a ways to go: we have more paperwork, more phone calls, more travel, a court date. Our hope is to be back in Siberia in two months. PLEASE pray that both the US and Russia will expedite our process since Danil has some serious needs to be addressed.
Dad, please go over to Grandmother's and let her know the news as soon as possible. And tell her I will call just as soon as I get back with all the details of her new great grandson. :)
In case you are wondering, yes, we are scared to death. But we know we have a Heavenly Father who will help us care for this precious soul and will guide us as we work to give him both physical and spiritual bread. Danil is a wee little man and we've got to work on that. We've also got to get the work on his mouth done as soon as possible. And we've got to give him lots of love. Once we get these things going, we feel certain Danil will thrive and will overcome the obstacles that his first year and a half in the world have raised for him. He's a precious soul and we thank God for him. Please continue to pray for us as we now transition into parents and don't be afraid to give us words of wisdom along the way.
We can't tell you enough how much we appreciate each and every person who left comments on our blog while we have been on this trip - and those who became followers of our blog. There is nothing like being in a foreign land and knowing we have been in your thoughts and prayers. It does feel strange to make this announcement on our blog, but the point is for you to know whether we will be arriving home ready to celebrate. And we are. :)
It is 4am here. We are being picked up for the airport in an hour. We will be on a plane for 18 hours (Siberia to Moscow, Moscow to Atlanta, Atlanta to Dallas)...our total travel time back to the US is 28 hours. Thanks to Callan and Paola for picking us up from the airport this evening. We so look forward to seeing you all when we get back!
(If you are wondering why we removed our previous blogs about Danil, there is a reason and I'll just have to explain when we get home...)
See you shortly!
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We can finally exhale and quit hitting the refresh button on the browser! Congratulations! Prayers will continue. Faith is a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteWOO-HOO!!!! We are so excited for you all!!! We will continue to pray for you and Danil!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you tomorrow night. Safe travels!
Paola
Yes - my refresh button is worn out as well! I'm so thrilled with your news. We'll pray for safe travel and for expedited paper work!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! It has been a treat to be able to share this journey with you........you are go good with this "blog" stuff! You should keep it up, so that we can continue to share this with you as you await the finalization of the adoption. My prayers will certainly continue for all of you......Danil will be very blessed indeed to have you both as parents. I think we all have fallen for him just from reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteA trip to Atlanta with him will certainly be wished for so that all of us here can meet him. God is so good! Love, Cean
We are excited for you! What a blessed child to have good folks like you. We trust our Lord has blessed you with wisdom and filled you with His love. Our prayers are with you on your trip home. We rejoice with you.
ReplyDeleteWow! What exciting news! Our prayers have been answered! Praise God!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news! The kids have been praying for you as well. Joshua said last night that he did not like AT&T because they bought Bell South, and that is why Mr. Carl had to move! We pray that everything will move smoothly for you, and that Danil will be able to be with you very soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for the both of you. The Lord is answering your prayers and I know that He will continue to guide the both of you to His glory.I know that the upcoming two months will be hard and I pray for the speedy paper work to be done. May your flight go smoothly and knowing that you are coming back home is a wonderful feeling. The both of you are doing a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteCarl & Wendi,
ReplyDeleteIt has been too long since we last talked. I had no idea about your plans. I hope everything goes well.
Mick
I know the next two months will seem to go so slowly but we'll be praying that all goes well and that soon you'll have your little boy at home with you.
ReplyDeleteThe Jonas family will definitely add y'all to our prayers. We will prayer for safety as you make trips, for speedy paperwork, for Danil as y'all are separated and for your strength and wisdom as this goes forward. We love you so much, Melanie.
ReplyDeleteRejoicing with you!!! We will continue to pray for paperwork and travels to go smoothly. Once Danil is "home" we know he will thrive and grow and be raised in the Lord. So happy for you!
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