Yes, it is time to plan the next trip to Russia. We just returned last Friday but need to start making plans for the next adventure... next week. It is so wonderful to have the trips so close so that we can keep the adoption process moving forward. But it is taxing for us as we have transitioned home and now need to transition out again. Only one of us has to go this trip. Jim and I have talked and prayed about who should go. It is difficult for Jim to leave work again if he goes. It is difficult for me to go because I have to find someone to watch and school the 5 children at home. Wonderful, wonderful friends have offered to help in so many ways. Wow, I am amazed at what great friends we have been blessed with in our lives.
We finally decided tonight that Jim will go next week. A dear friend, Kevin, has offered to go with Jim. Years ago, Kevin lived in Russia for about a year and also adopted a little boy from there as well. What a gift to have those 2 brothers in Christ sharing this next step of our journey!
So the kids and I will pray at home and I can provide some sense of normalcy for them. Meanwhile, Jim and Kevin will brave the cold winter of Russia to apply for a passport for our son. With Kevin's love for Russia and mastery of the language, I am sure they will venture much farther than Jim and I did on previous trips :) Suzy, Kevin's wife, remarked that Kevin is quite comfortable using the subway system in Russia. That is something Jim and I never used while we were there. Who knows where those two will go? No doubt these will be memories for a lifetime.
Thank you so much for your continued prayers, encouragement and support.
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So excited that you posted pics!!!! He is abesolutely precious! I cannot wait to meet him! Still taking bets over here on his name LOL!
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