Running out the door to head to the airport.
I can’t believe this day has finally arrived. My heart is full of anticipation…and sadness. This is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. My children are heartbroken, they don’t want mommy to go. My hubby and I have never been separated for this long. It is not going to be easy, and we all know that.
Still, we’re holding tightly onto the ONE who will see us all through. The ONE who will bring comfort in times of longing to be with each other. The ONE who will bring me home sooner than expected. We’re holding on.
Thank you for your prayers, sweet friends. I appreciate them more than you can ever know.
Yes, I absolutely will be blogging in the Ukraine for all of you who have asked. I’ll post as often as I can.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for God is with you wherever you go! Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:9 ve I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid: do not be discouraged, for God is with you wyou go.
Here I go. He said “Go”…and in complete surrender and obedience I’ll go, not matter how hard, how painful, or what the cost! I’ll leave our hearts in His hands today and in the days to come.
Hang tight, Hailee and Harper, your mommy is on the way.
Love you all.
Godspeed Adeye! Cannot wait to hear from you next! Praying!!!
Lisa
I know you have a ton of emotions floating around right now. I’ll be praying for you, your family at home, and your new daughters!
PRAYING for you dear one! Anxiously awaiting to hear from you in the Ukraine!
Praying for you all! I know how hard it is to leave the kids behind. It was very hard for me. But once we were there, and once we saw them on Skype, it was easier. I hope you’ll have that freedom/luxury to at least Skype with the kids.
Praying you are home SOON! Love & Hugs…..
Prayers for you, the children at home and the sweet babies you are going to meet so soon!
God be with you.
Your family will be in my prayers.
Oh, my Precious Sister/Friend ~ I was awake at different times during the night and immediately began to Pray for You and for your entire family. I know how sad you must feel. Leaving your family, if only for a short time…and this is short, if you look at your future together. And, I know it’s not the same, but when I have to be away from my 2 cats, it feels awful! I cry a LOT! Because I know that NO ONE can take care of them like I do. And, they don’t want anyone else! But, in the end, I always come home and they are fine…a wee bit angry, but, still fine!
I am gonna email you, so you be watching for them! I’ll be doing my part in keeping you distracted ~ trying to keep you from feeling too much sadness!
You know, Adeye, I was struck by how Anthony told you to look at this trip as a Mission. WOW! That’s really cool! HE is sending You on a Mission that no one else could do! You are the Mum to these 2 little girls and like giving birth, it is You who must go through the “labor pains” to give these babies life! And, before that can happen, you must “carry” them. For too long, it may seem. But, in the end you will come home with your new babies. There will be people to assist you. I just KNOW that you will be surrounded by His people and that “The Angels of the Lord will be all around You and will Deliver You”!!
I hope the travel part of this journey goes well and that you are able to rest.
Take lots of pictures! I’m looking forward to seeing all of your food ;D and where you are staying! I can’t wait to hear from you. Oh, how I wish that I could be there to photograph you when you finally see those daughters of yours! Just like you felt when you were pregnant with your boys…how you imagined what they would look like and then your girls from China and wondering what their little personalities would be. How exciting! I know that you will fall in love with them even more than you already are!
Well ~ My Friend, keep your Heart focused and take lots of deep breaths! You are in that last leg of the Journey! It’s when you are feeling tired, but focus on the end!
Love you, Adeye! JO
SO EXCITED - CRYING FOR YOU AND SO EXCITED!!!
Your children might be heartbroken now, but i’m sure they will be full of joy when you come back holding their new sisters! Good luck on your journey! Blessings to you and your family..
Praying for you all day.
I’m sure you’ve heard about the new adoption tax credit/refund!
This is the best news I’ve heard all year!! Every dollar that YOU paid (not in grants) towards Hailee and Harper’s adoptions will be refunded to you…regardless of what you OWE in taxes… up to just over $26,000!!!!!!!
Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am jumping for joy!!
He has gone before you and prepared the way.
Love,
Holly
Praise God! My friend - I will certainly continue to pray for you, you are very dear to me and I am so excited for you for the moment when you hold your daughters in your arms. No doubt your life would never be the same again but your heart would also never have been so full if you didn’t do it. Go in God my friend - we are looking forward to hearing from you xxxM
God Bless you journey dear friend! Praying for you as you go to meet and bring home your precious daughters!
Precious friend…I will be praying for you as you say goodbye to your sweet family and board the plane for the mission that God has put you on. He will give you the strength. He promises He will. He will give your family the strength-and they will learn that valuable lesson. You will all grow deeper in your faith because of this very special mission and when it is over, two more orphaned children will have parents. Rejoicing about that…and holding you in my heart as you say goodbye (because as Mamas, we know how hard it is to be away from our babies).
Thank you soo much for that post. I dont know if you follow our blog, we just arrived here to adopt little Olga and since Ive been here, just today, the tears have not stopped. The fear of the unknown and missing our kids is just soo overwhelming. When you arrive, let us know and we would gladly have dinner with you. God Bless and have safe travels!!!!
Oh do I know that pain of leaving your children. You have waited for this moment way to long though and you can do this. I can’t wait to see those girls in your hands!
PRAYING!!!!
Adeye, I found your blog through “Nations Around Our Table” site. It is an amazing thing you and Anthony are doing for your children. I will pray for you as you requested for your time in the Ukraine, especially for peace of mind and heart (Phil 4: 6-7) as you are away from the rest of your family. I look forward to your updates
Oh, Praying Praying!!! SO SO happy that this day has finally come. Can’t wait to read more. Take care of you!!
Andrea
Oh, sweet friend, I know how bittersweet this is. Three weeks away from my babies was too long - I can’t imagine a month! We are praying you through, and can’t wait to see Hailee and Harper in your arms!
Love you!
I’m so sorry for the sadness that your absence will bring. But golly, I’m just so excited about the mission you are going on! I will be praying with fervor, sweet friend, that God’s hand will be on you at every step.
And YAY, I’m so glad you will be blogging!! We can go along with you AND know specifically how to pray!!
Your church family is going with you, my dear friend! All the way and every day that you are gone. I went to bed praying for you and woke up praying for you. Most importantly, He holds you and your treasured family in the palm of His hand. Valor and strength, focus and cheer, anointing and authority be your garments. Love you!
Thinking about you constantly today. Praying for you. We are getting ready to fly to Chicargo, if only we were there a few hours earlier :).
LOV XXXXXXXXX
Oh we got our LID it is 3/22.
“Go” and we will all follow with you. You will be covered in prayer throughout the world!!
“Go” and you will see Him when you see your girls!!
“Go” and your life will be abundantly blessed!
Be not afraid as He is with you. He has called you by name! Come and follow Him and He will bring you home!
YAY…Adeye!! I’ll be cheering {and praying} you all the way. I know how encouraging it was to read everyone’s comments on my post while in China. You go girl!
Been praying all day for you and your family Adeye. Can’t wait to see first pictures from your Adventure! Hailee and Harperare sooo going to love their new Mommy and family!!!
Love you! Kristin
Safe travels to you, I cannot wait to see your posts! I’ll be checking everyday and praying for your family, you, and your girls!
Prayers, prayers, and more prayers! Praying all the best for you and your sweet family! ALL of them!
Oh Adeye, I know you have waited SO long to post this. I cannot wait to see those beautiful girls in your arms. I will most definitely be praying and waiting for pictures.’
Hugs,
Mandi
Will keep you in my prayers, Adeye!!! Safe travels!!
Love you, dear friend! Praying for you and the whole family! Looking forward to reading your updates!
Oh Adeye I’m so excited for you!! I know first hand what it’s like being the child left behind while mommy and daddy go and get your new sibling. Both my parents left to go to Serbia, Europe to get my 4 year old sister. We expected them to be gone for a month, but they got back in 2 weeks! So have hope my friend. There were many tears shed, but when I look at our precious angel, it’s all worth it.
Mattie Patterson
my mom’s blog is Allarepreciousinhissight.blogspot.com
I am so thrilled for you !! I cant wait to follow your journey. What a blessing your family will be to these beautiful little girls
( RR)
Maria
Adeye I’m so happy that this day has finally arrived, I’ll be praying for a safe journey.
I know just how you feel, Adeye! When I left for Russia, each time for an adoption trip, and had to leave behind my children, I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. Yes, it was that painful.
I hope and pray that you will feel peace very, very soon. I wish you a wonderful and speedy trip, and may you soon be home again with your new babes in your arms!
With prayers,
Lori
WOO HOO~ Can’t wait to hear from you!