After talking to Alecia Horner and her beautiful daughter Aliyah (the family that led us to Peyton) on Skype last night I learned something new about Peyton. I thought that Alecia had found out that Peyton was available from the director of the boarding school she attended and that the director was trying to find her a family. But Peyton actually asked Aliyah if the Horners could adopt her too. Alecia told her they couldn't but they would look for a family for her. You see, she was looking for her family at the same time her family was looking for her. How glad I am that I came upon the Horner's blog at just that time. God's perfect timing. We truly feel so lucky to be the parents of these two sweet kids.
We still have no passports. I was able to go to the US Embassy and turn in the paperwork except for passports and medical exams. Praying we can get the passports tomorrow. I am starting to have a love/hate relationship with Ukraine.
We took the subway back from the Embassy. Getting off the subway you have to take a looooong escalator ride up and out of the subway area. The kids were just amazed and excited about how long it was and how fast it was moving.
Yea! Almost home, even if not all the paperwork is there. There are things standing in your way, but don't let them; let go and let God. And, I completely understand that love/hate relationship with Ukraine. Right now, all the "hate" is submerged beneath the love.
ReplyDeleteHands down, you win the "patience" award. I would have flipped out by now. God's grace is with you, may you be done this week! Blessings, Kelly
ReplyDeleteOh Tina you guys have had such a fight all the way to get these kids! I pray you will be home SOON!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so amazing that Peyton was reaching out for her family and that God blessed her efforts...and brought a family for her little brother too. They will be just as much a blessing to your family as your family is to them. You'll be home soon and then you can just settle all in together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sabrina and thank you for following along on our journey. I am so looking forward to you guys finishing your adoption journey to Ally. What a blessing.
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