Over the weekend, our travel plans changed...we now get to come home on Friday! Julia called us on Saturday night to let us know that the agency had decided we could register Sam at the Russian consulate in the US, instead of doing it in Moscow. That means that we just have to get his visa in Moscow, which will be done on Wednesday. We're meeting some friends from Tver in Moscow on Thursday, and then we'll fly out Friday. I think this happened because Sam's doctors were worried about him being out of a doctor's care for so long. And because Thursday and Friday are holidays here, we'd have to wait over a long weekend just to go to the consulate on Monday. We'll save a ton of money on the hotel room and meals, and we are so excited to get home quickly and start adjusting to life together there.
We leave for the hosptial in just 30 minutes, and we're more excited and anxious than you can imagine! Thanks for your prayers for us. One specific request: We leave for our overnight train ride to Moscow tonight at 10:45pm (2:45pm Eastern). We have no idea what he'll think of it, or if he'll sleep at all. Please pray for a restful night for us and those in the cars next to us. Pray that he'll sleep well, and that we'll be able to help him calm down if needed. Can't wait to tell you all about Gotcha Day!
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Good Morning Ben & Melissa,
Now I know why I forgot to turn off my computer and why I woke up at 12:35am...I am praying for you 3 and will continue to do so until you are safe on American soil. And of course the prayers won't stop then either. One of my new friends has said prayers for the last 9 days for you too.
Love, Mom/Pat xoxxoxxoxoxo
Yea!!! God is sooooo faithful!! So glad you get to start your journey home so much sooner. Praying for safety and that Sam will feel calm and secure in your love!!
~Kirsch family
Ryan is taking his afternoon nap here at 2:30, and I thought I would check to see if there were any new posts. Perfect timing to pray for your train ride. You'll be in our prayers until you get home, but especially for the next few hours.
Randolphs
Ben & Melissa,
We are praying for your train ride RIGHT NOW!!! We are so excited for you & we can't wait to meet Sam and hear about 'Gotcha Day.'
Matt Letourneau (for Julie too)
Woohoo for coming home early!! We were so excited to see this bit of news! Can't wait to hear about this special day and the details of the journey. :)
Praying that you are all sleeping peacefully right now,
Wyss Fam
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