Things went well again on Tuesday. Victor was working all day long to get the final signatures and stamp on our documents. He did it just in time to head to the train to have them sent to the SDA. If Yulia is able to successfully submit them to the SDA today (Wednesday) then we have a tentative court date of 26 Oct already set with the court here. That would probably put us home following the waiting period and the work back at Kiev on or about 10 November. That would be great. Given those timeframes, we have decided that we will just stay here during the waiting period. It will give us more time with the children at the orphanage too. Nancy and Jean/Jim were so very right when they told us that a piece of our hearts will be left here. All these kids are so wonderful and you just see the hope in their eyes that someday a family will come for them.
One of the amazing events that happened yesterday was when Victor came by with Erin’s final medical determination. Apparently, Erin has some hyperthyroid issues that are not of any real problem now but that they are required to tell us about. Victor thought us a little strange when we were a little excited about this. The excitement was more of amazement to us. That was because only about a year ago our oldest daughter Brittany was diagnosed with pretty much the same thing. While we where going through this medical issue with Brittany, we where just wondering why this was all going on given the really rough year we had already had with Beverly’s beloved Mother and Gary’s Uncle both passing in February/March 2005. Looking back, we see God preparing us to be just the right family for Erin. We fully understand now what the issues are with the thyroid and are very well equipped to handle them. Wow!! Might seem simple to some but to us it was just amazing to see God’s hand at work.
It’s a bit rainy and cold here now but nothing extreme…Yet. Bev is thinking about buying a thicker coat but we are hoping to be able to take Erin with us shopping today or tomorrow so we’ll see. We’re going to pick up a few items that some families have asked us to get for their prospective children and will probably go to the orphanage at around 2:30 pm after the kids have finished school and had their lunch. Dave and Kathie will most likely be there too. It’s been wonderful having them right along side us. They are such great people.
Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming.
4 comments:
Wow! Amazing how God can bind our hearts, equip us when we don't even know it, and supply all our needs (help for Erin's thyroid condition) when we need it... all with such love!
I am so excited for you both...the updates are an encouragement to me...thanks for sharing such an important event in your life with us! Can't wait to see you guys in November!
Blessings to you and yours,
Connie and Jim
You are SO RIGHT - God does prepare us in ways we don't understand! I'm so excited at how everything is going for you!
We love you all!
Phyllis
Bev,
I am so glad things are going so well. Can't wait to meet Erin in person. I know she feels lucky to have you both for her new parents. I think of you every day and hope that all continues well for all. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Muff
PS Don't know if you heard from Nini but she did fine with her surgery. Also heard from Mom's doctors today and the cancer is only in the bones and not in any of her main organs. Yea! Thanks for your prayers too.
I LOVE reading your blog. I am sorry that I have been so busy with other couples that I haven't written or called. I am thrilled that everything is working out so well. May the Lord be with you on the remainder of your journey!
Sharon
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