I am always amazed when I
watch people run.
Some people are made for it
some are not.
I would be one of those
that are not made
to run.
I am almost sure
that when I run
someone would ask,
"Is that lady having a seizure?"
It is not pretty!
On the other hand
I have seen people look
flawless while running.
I do not know how this is possible.
However, I am in awe of it!
The past few weeks have seemed
liked both fast and slow at the same time.
Is that possible!!
When our paper work was sent
internationally, we were told
that our log in date was to be
June 19th, that could be the date
our paper would be processed.
I will tell you that
our paper work was logged in
within two days.
That was a shock and a precursor
for what was to come.
our paper work was logged in
on June the 8th!
Then we were told that
it is hard to predict the wait time.
However, we were told that
we would have to wait 2-4 months
to get the official letter
saying that we have been matched.
Well.......
We found out yesterday
on Wednesday July 16th
that we were matched.
It only took them 5 weeks and a day
for us to receive the green light!
We as a family are a big mixing bowl
of emotions.
Excited, nervous, happy
and at times speechless in awe!
We are now in the last trimester
of pregnancy.
That is when the nesting happens
and the reality of
becoming a parent again
becomes clear!
This is when the rubber meets the road.
I will be honest with you!
It has been a journey
of learning, growing and applying
the knowledge gathered.
It has not always been
easy or painless!
This journey has forever
changed me as a person!
In 2012 our family changed.
We fell in love with this amazing
little miracle called Artem.
We were prepared and able
to bring him home and
make some wonderful memories!
Until misunderstandings and
an unwillingness
to move past an eye for an eye
mentality slammed the door!
Instead of at home with us,
he is forced to stay
in an institution.
I do know that there are some
wonderful people
who do care for him there.
I do know that he is also put up
for adoption again!
He can only be adopted from his home country.
I pray for him and his extended family.
I will tell you that time, distance,
or placement has
NO AFFECT
on our love for this little boy.
He is still my son.
No matter where he is located!
No matter where I am located!
No matter what comes or does not come!
He is mine!
People can not take away love!
It is something inside of the soul!
I know that I have received this love
openly and it has changed
me from the inside out!
So to my precious blessing Artem
I love you and no one
can take that away!
Even if you do not remember my face
or my voice or if you
are not cognitively aware of
your family.
You will still feel our love in your soul.
You will still feel like you belong!
You are my son!
I will always claim you!
2015 marks another change
in our family.
Our hearts are ready for another
member of our family.
This bundle of character
is my youngest daughter!
She gets her attitude of course
from her father!!
She gets her looks from her
momma and older sisters!
We will be able to travel
within 3-4 months
to bring her home!
WOW!!!
My sweet Lucy we are
so thrilled to have you
as a part of our family!
If you are thankful for your
family, sense of belonging
and the love you feel,
could you please help us!
We are in need of prayers and support!
If you are willing and able
could you please help financially.
We are relying on the kindness
of others who feel
a calling to help families!
Are you one who will help?
We will be posting a
go fund me link and
another fundraising link soon!
Keep your eyes open
and
Thanks for helping!
