Our Adoption Process To Date.....

Well, just want to give a quick update on what we know about where we are in our adoption process.

Our 10 day wait is over this Friday, August 8th. Usually the court decree can picked up the following day, but, because the next day is a Saturday we have to wait until the following week. And, no, not Monday, but next Wednesday, August 12th because in Kiev you can only pick up court decrees on Wednesdays and Fridays.

We've had some bumps in the road the last two days. Please pray for our process to be smoothed out and that our spirits are lifted. Although this has been an extremely stressful time, I am treasuring the time I have with Elizabeth and Bella! Please also pray that I can hold it together for the both of them--all to the Glory of God.

In Him, Paula

Our Adoption Process To Date.....

Well, just want to give a quick update on what we know about where we are in our adoption process.

Our 10 day wait is over this Friday, August 8th. Usually the court decree can picked up the following day, but, because the next day is a Saturday we have to wait until the following week. And, no, not Monday, but next Wednesday, August 12th because in Kiev you can only pick up court decrees on Wednesdays and Fridays.

We've had some bumps in the road the last two days. Please pray for our process to be smoothed out and that our spirits are lifted. Although this has been an extremely stressful time, I am treasuring the time I have with Elizabeth and Bella! Please also pray that I can hold it together for the both of them--all to the Glory of God.

In Him, Paula

Life goes on....

Hello Friends!

Elizabeth and I are getting into our own little routine here: orphanage, apartment, orphanage, apartment...

Bella is wonderful. It is so fun to see her connect with "Leeza" as the orphanage workers call her. All the other children now call Bogdana "Bella" and she is seeming to like her new name and respond to it.

I am so excited to report that another family from the States received a referral to a little girl at Bella's orphanage. They are a wonderful family for a wonderful little girl! This little girl stole Kevin's heart--every day we were here we would catch her longingly looking at us--around the corners, over ledges, behind trees--wanting a family for her own. Kevin is so thrilled! He said that she reminded him so much of what our Elizabeth looked like at that age, and it just broke his heart that she was alone. What a miracle and a blessing!

Love, Paula

Life goes on....

Hello Friends!

Elizabeth and I are getting into our own little routine here: orphanage, apartment, orphanage, apartment...

Bella is wonderful. It is so fun to see her connect with "Leeza" as the orphanage workers call her. All the other children now call Bogdana "Bella" and she is seeming to like her new name and respond to it.

I am so excited to report that another family from the States received a referral to a little girl at Bella's orphanage. They are a wonderful family for a wonderful little girl! This little girl stole Kevin's heart--every day we were here we would catch her longingly looking at us--around the corners, over ledges, behind trees--wanting a family for her own. Kevin is so thrilled! He said that she reminded him so much of what our Elizabeth looked like at that age, and it just broke his heart that she was alone. What a miracle and a blessing!

Love, Paula

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, HAPPY Anniversary. (Sung to my hubby & parents). I Love you Kevin! Even after 22 years!

AND a big HAPPY anniversary to my Mom & Dad -- 50 years ago today! LOVE YOU!

Love, your wife & daughter

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, HAPPY Anniversary. (Sung to my hubby & parents). I Love you Kevin! Even after 22 years!

AND a big HAPPY anniversary to my Mom & Dad -- 50 years ago today! LOVE YOU!

Love, your wife & daughter

The 10 Day Wait....

We are now into our 10 day waiting period that Ukraine mandates for most regions allowing for appeals of adoptions. This could be a long-lost relative, etc. that may want to step forward and appeal the child's adoption. It's highly unlikely, but possible. After the 10 day waiting period, we can pick up the court degree and begin the passport and visa paperwork. We are hoping to come home around August 20th.

Kevin had quite the eventful trip home, but arrived safe and sound last night at 2:30 a.m. It's a story I will have him blog about soon.



So in the mean time, Elizabeth and I are having some great visits with Bella! Yesterday, when she first saw us without Kevin, she said "Papa? Papa? Papa?" over and over. Just between you and me, I think she really likes her Papa and likes pulling his leg about being afraid! LOL

The Orphanage Director came out to visit the three of us playing in a covered area. He handed Bella and Elizabeth each a package of gummy bears candy. Instead of being excited about the candy, she was quite concerned for me and said to the director while pointing at me: "Mama? Mama?" He laughed, held up one finger, said something in Ukrainian, and hurried off. A few minutes later he returned and handed Bella a full-size Korona chocolate bar for me. She happily handed it to me and was content to gobble down her gummy bears!




Dawn & Amanda - Yes, those are her new Preschoolian shoes - she loves them!

Thank you once again for your prayers and support. We also treasure the comments that you post to us on this blog. They are a comfort to know others are traveling this road along with us!

Blessings, Paula