We are thanking and praising the Lord today upon hearing that our dossier has been successfully submitted to the SDA in Kiev, Ukraine. We will probably not hear anything for about 2-3 weeks while our documents are being reviewed. But then, upon acceptance of the paperwork, we will be invited to travel and go get our boy! Don't underestimate your prayer in this process and thank you so very much for the prayers on our behalf. Even though this is a long process, our agency told us today that we are fortunate to have it moving along quickly and relatively smoothly.
So, what do the next few weeks have in store? For us, we will be preparing for Vanya's transition into our family.....everything from heating his room downstairs to figuring out the best education options. And yes, more paperwork to be working on too! For Vanya, however, these next few weeks may be very difficult for him. He will most likely be moving to a Tech School on Sept. 1st and be living rather self-sufficiently in a larger city. Also, since we have no way to communicate with him, he won't have the luxury of knowing that indeed things are moving along just fine. Please pray for his safety and also that he would have no fear or doubt set in. Pray for him as he begins to have closure with his friends and family in Ukraine. Pray that he would get connected with the evangelical church in the city where his school will be.
You all have been a tremendous support. Thank you so much for "owning" this with us. We will be sure to give an update whenever we get some news.
"We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands".
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