Well, after lots of re-do's and many trips to Topeka, we have our "final" (ya right) paperwork headed to Astrakhan. We had a very hard time getting the correct wording from a CPA for our Financial Statement. Almost two weeks of drafts, final drafts, semi-final drafts... But, I think we've got it now!
It's all a bit confusing, but apparently when Russia receives these documents we will be officially registered with the Department of Education in Astrakhan. Before now we were just considered assigned to that Region. It's hard because we seem to be learning these details as we complete each step instead of beforehand. Oh, well.
Russia's adoption is moving very quickly right now. Our agency, CHI, completed three adoptions in the first two weeks of January. That's crazy fast. Two families left today for Astrakhan. They are both requesting kids under 18 months. So then, it's just us.
Last week when I was having my quite time with the Lord, I felt this urgency to pray for the Power of God to work in the heavenly realms. There is major battle going on that we cannot see. I have been praying for God's unseen strength to break through strong-holds in Russia and in the US. I would love for you to join with us as we pray for all that paperwork to fall into the right hands.
Mostly, we are praying for our little girl in Russia who needs us. She needs to be home. We want her here. God knows her name and is preparing her for us.
We are preparing for her, too. Her room is totally ready now. Paint, curtains, decorations - Will (our 8 year old) even helped me put sheets on the bed!
We're ready, Lord! Bring it on!!
friends home in kennett
1 year ago
3 comments:
I am so excited for you guys. Hopefully you will be getting a call soon! Those spiritual battles were fierce during our process, so we will definitely be praying for you. Suit-up with your armor and enlist the troops to support you in prayer! You will see our God do amazing things in the days ahead!! Praying for you.
Yay, so things are moving in the right direction! Adoption is definitely a faith-building experience! It sounds like you are ready. Continue to follow the Lord's leading and you will be on the right track, even if it isn't what you were prepared for. What I mean by that is that we had our hearts set on a four year old boy. Well, God's plan for our family was our dear Alex, who was two and a half when we met him. We weren't prepared for a crib and diapers, but he was the son the Lord handpicked for us. And now we can see why he chose Alex for us and us for Alex. I'm so excited for you!
Angela, I don't know how I missed your blog in the past but I am so glad that you contacted me. If you want to email me at mcanestr@columbus.rr.com I will tell you more about the questions that you had. I am so excited for someone else to be going to Astrakhan!
Monica
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