Trip #1

Today's the day!  We leave for St. Petersburg, Russia today.  Who in the world could have ever predicted this southern girl would be going to Russia.....I can't even roll my 'r's.

Seriously, this journey is not something I could have ever imagined. My life is being transformed from the inside out! God has done and continues to do an amazing work in and through my life. Although there have been many days along the way that I thought I can't do this, the bottom line is that I want to be obedient to God's call on my life. You know, sometimes obedience is tough and my flesh wants to take the easy route. In fact, sometimes it's down right scary to say "God, I want your will for my life....whatever it takes." but deep down that is all I really want....the un-known is very scary.

I had no trouble getting out of the bed today....the emotions woke me at 5am.  Excitement, Fear, Anxiety, Joy, Giddiness, Sadness to leave my baby girl, etc...please pray for us as we travel into this great big 'unknown'. Pray for our whole family. Especially today, pray for Allison.  She is sad for us to leave and be so far away. Pray especially for Allison in regards to how this journey will change her life. It is going to be hard and great all at the same time. Pray she will embrace her new role as a big sister. Pray she will not feel jealous or left out, but that she will feel this is as much a calling from God for her life as it is for ours.  I know the things God is going to teach us through this will make us all better people. This adoption is going to change us more than it will change Sasha, I'm sure.

This is the first trip of the final adoption process.  This week we will meet with the Adoption Committee in St. Pete, the orphanage director and have medical exams(joy). We will have alot of time to visit with Sasha at the orphanage and with any luck, maybe take him out of the orphanage for a little bit.

The next trip will be for court and should be before the end of the year. Then there is typically a third trip to bring him home, which is a couple of weeks after court.  We are praying that the judge would show favor and waive the 3rd trip and let us bring him home on the next trip. As excited as I am to go and see him this week, I am already dreading another goodbye.

Well, enough for now....I will do my best to keep you all updated throughout the week.  You all have been so sweet to take this ride with us...you're probably car sick by now:)

Hang on...Just a little bit further, we need you!

XOXO

~Angie

Comments

[Leigh Ann Harrison]

I thank you all for sharing the journey with us. It's SO exciting! It feels like we are part of the process too. I am overjoyed and amazed at how the Lord has worked every detail out. I know that He is the one worthy of all praise and will receive ALL the glory as everyone witnesses your family being united and growing together. I am praying for you! Can't wait for an update.

[Jeannie]

I can imagine how scary the 'unknown' is..I too feel like this will hinder me a bit..but don't let it..ride, ride, hard..and pick up that boy show him Jesus' love! I also pray for our children already in the home...not many parents post such requests to God about helping us divide our time, and helping our children understand and not get jealous..but its very real..and its very important..good for you for acknowledging all of this..GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!