Almost There!!!

So the last trip to Russia was to confirm Natalia as our referral. This went as planned and she is now officially matched with our family. The next step will be the court hearing, which we are still waiting for a date but have been told that it should be no later than the first week of October. We are hoping for sooner of course! Then there is the black out period which usually will last 12 to 14 days. Then we will fly back to Russia for about a 5 day trip to pick up Natalia, do paperwork and we are hopeful that we will finally have her home by the end of October. 

I thank God for this journey and that this portion is almost over!! Having her home will surely begin another amazing journey that I can't wait to start!! 

Please continue to pray for Natalia. She was sick while I was there this last time. It seemed to be just a cold and a rash, but not knowing and not being able to do anything to help her was so hard. Pray that she is cared for and will receive the medical attention that she needs. 

She is so amazing!!  I am gushing from excitement and anticipation. I never knew how it would feel to be this close and now that it is here, I hardly have the words to describe it! Praise God for adoption and our sweet baby girl!!  It has been awesome watching the anticipation in Caleb and Sammy as well. Especially Caleb, he has been so disappointed every time we have to explain that it is not time to bring her home yet. He loves talking about her and the plans that we have for when she finally arrives. Can't wait!!