I am so sorry to keep you all waiting. In the last 24 hours I have been every single adjective in the book. I'm doing okay--it has just been extremely emotional. I have literally been unable to put my thoughts into words.A long post (with heaps of pics) coming later today. I'll share my heart, my precious daughters, and my very raw emotions, with you here.I promise.There are no words to describe … [Read more...]

Dearest Hailee and HarperTomorrow is the day--the day the Lord Jesus KNEW would be the day that I would meet you. The day He knew I would hold you for the first time. Tonight I will leave Kiev on a train that will take me to the city you live in. The time has finally come, sweet girls.Soon your lives will change. Forever. Life as you know it will never, ever, be the same again. It will be … [Read more...]

My day began with an appointment at the adoption office to receive Hailee and Harper's referrals. It was quick and easy. I walked in, the psychologist asked me one or two questions about why I want to adopt these two children, then they read some info to me off their files. It was funny to see our dossier lying on the table. Months and months of hard work now in their hands.Yep, that's … [Read more...]

Hello precious friends and family, How can I ever thank you all enough for your outpouring of love yesterday? Thank you for all the enouraging comments, scripture, and words of advice. It was truly such a blessing to read them all.Today is a new day--and I have been feeling so much better, I'm happy to report. When I got home last night I decided that if I'm going to make the most of my time … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Oh my word, sweet friends, three more sleeps.  The days are just flying by as I try to get everything done before I fly out on Sunday.While my world is so crazy busy, truthfully my heart is aching.  The next three days are going to be so tough. I just cannot imagine saying goodbye to my precious family for such a long time. Goodness, I don't know how I'm going to do it.  … [Read more...]

I keep wondering if it really is true.Am I really going to finally meet our two daughters in just a few days?  Like, um, next week?Oh my goodness, the reality of it all is finally starting to sink in.  I leave in just seven days.Soon I will get to hold this little sweetie....And this one too...I won't have to stare at the same two little photos over and over again. In just a few days I … [Read more...]