It's been a crazy weekend. Yesterday we ran a bunch of errands, and today has been mostly packing and trying to rest at home. But of course, we ended up with a few errands today as well. Tonight we've been watching some TV and trying to enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet. We feel prepared for the trip tomorrow, and can't think of anything else we need to do. It's a great feeling.
I recently got an email from a friend that said it's a strange feeling to leave your house, knowing that the next time you come home your family will be different. That really struck me as true. I can't imagine how I will feel when we leave the house tomorrow morning, but I am really trying to remember how I'm feeling. The next time we walk into our house, we'll be a family of three.
This month, Ben and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage. We are so thankful for God's blessings in our lives, and for all of the amazing memories we have together. Now we are ready to add another member to our family, and to begin making new memories together. We know it will be a huge adjustment, and there will be plenty of hard times, but this is something we have asked God for for years. So we are ready for the change (as ready as we can be)!
We would greatly appreciate your prayers during the next couple weeks: for safe travels by plane, train, and taxi, for great visits with Sam this week, for a smooth and easy court date, for a quick turnaround on his paperwork and Gotcha Day on Friday, and for a fun week in Moscow together. We'll try to update the blog as we are able. Thank you all for standing with us here in the States. We love you!
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am so so so so so happy and excited for you. we'll be praying for you the whole time and can't wait to see pictures of your little boy.
Love from kelli & branch
You have been on my heart today...I am just so excited for your trip tomorrow. I will be praying and will check your blog for updates, prayer requests, and pictures!!
Blessings on your travels,
Melanie
We will be praying for you guys. So excited for you. Can't wait to hear of your trip on our yahoo group.
Josh and Julie E
Thanks for the comment on our blog! It is so exciting that there is another couple returning to Gainesville near the same time as us! We will look forward to meeting you - I am sure Nicole will convince you to come to our local adoption group too :)
Dear Melissa and Ben,
Your “last night at home as a family of two” brings back memories to the time when we brought you home! Where did all those years go? In the blink of an eye your precious little girl meets a guy from Chicago, gets married, lives 1,500 miles away and now they are thinking about their “last night at home as a family of two.” God is good – all the time. Can’t wait to meet Sam.
Love, Mom and Dad
can't wait to see pics of him and you all together! will be praying for a great trip and smooth sailing all the way
excited!
can't wait to see pics of him and you all together! will be praying for a great trip and smooth sailing all the way
excited!
Over the last day, we keep looking at each other and saying "I bet they are in Atlanta now, I think Ben and Melissa are in Moscow now...I imagine they are on the train by now..." We have been praying for you each leg of the journey (woke up at 2:30 and you were the first thing on my mind so I prayed!) and wait with anticipation to hear of your moments as a family of three. Will continue to pray.
Much love and joy,
Shannon, Derick, and Asher
i read a verse the other day, right before i saw the blog that the visas came through - psalm 9:10 "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." I was praying that verse and then got to read your blog. God will continue to prove faithful in Russia. i will be praying for your court date. May God bless you in your travels. we are SO excited for you. love the hill family
Wooo Wooo! That is Archie and screaming in joy for the two of you! We hope that the travel goes well and that your little one is able to get some rest as he comes into his new home. We are SO excited for the two of you and LOVE to see how God has been so good and faithful to you! Amen!
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