WELCOME! We have decided to adopt a child from Russia! God has led us in this direction. This blog is an effort to journal and share our journey.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

FINALLY!

WE GOT THE PETITION!
What does this mean? We now have a relative estimate of traveling in 4 - 6 weeks!!!!!!
What about the home study update? Still have to do that since it will expire while we're there.
How do I feel? Unbelievably amazing! Indescribable! This brings an even greater reality that we will be parents to a wonderfully adorable little boy.
What am I doing right now? Jumping up and down in between typing these words! (I'm a little dizzy so I think I need to stop.)
What's next? We sign and notarize this document and then I drive to Tallahassee for it's apostille. I will then send it to our agency who will then send it on to Russia. Takes about a week to get there. After it's translated our regional facilitator will submit all of our paperwork to the judge on a Wednesday (submissions only happen on Wednesdays). If it looks good, then the judge will assign us a court date and then we head over there about 5 days before that date.

Thank you, everyone who has prayed for us. We know that God is still working out things perfectly on our behalf. He is awesome!

5 comments:

Gabriella said...

Yahoo!

Josh and Julie said...

I love the ribbons, I want some!!!!We are so excited for all of us and can't wait to meet you on the other side of the world. Even if we end up being a week behind you, we will still be there together! Have a safe trip tomorrow.

God is Awesome!!!!!!!!!

Amy Riccio said...

YAY! I'm so excited for you!! Woohoo!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on getting the petition. On Sunday I will ask my Sunday School class to pray for you guys that Judge will assign you guys a court date. Know that we are still praying for you.. Very Very Soon, your sweet Jack will be in your arms for always.

~Brenda said...

I am crying tears of joy while writing this; I love the ribbons; more importantly, I am so thrilled you have received the petition! Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow!