Tuesday, April 13, 2010

US Embassy Today





We went to the US Embassy today to get Nicole's American Visa. Oh how we have been waiting for this day. Needless to say, it's been crazy being over here in the midst of everything that is going on. The news is awful here on Russian television and I can completely understand their anger at this woman and her unforgivable decision. I just pray they don't stop everything due to this terrible case. It breaks my heart to think what this women in Tennesse could have done to waiting families and waiting children, and all the lives she could have ruined with her selfish acts. My heart goes out to the families waiting for their court date. I will be praying for you all. From what I have learned while we've been here, court is still taking place. Adoptions have not been suspended on a whole, but some sort of treaty between the two countries needs to be signed. We know our region has put into place more requirements and restrictions.

Despite all the stares and looks we've been getting, we're still getting out and making the most of our time in Moscow. We've been here since Friday and it really is amazing!! St. Basil's, Red Square and The Kremlin are sights I will never forget. We had a lot of time to sight see, but I am so ready to get home. We saw 5 other families at the embassy today, 4 boys and 2 girls total. The woman at the embassy was so happy to see all of these famiies. She asked us to please fulfill our requirements and keep up our post placement reports because they wanted to see this room filled with adoptive parents for many years to come. It was nice to be there and feel such support. We could come home tomorrow, but of course Wednesday is the only day of the week that Singapore doesn't fly to Houston so we have to stay until Thursday. I miss my boys so much. I can't wait to come through that kitchen door and have all three of my children in my arms at the same time. The journey we all take to make this a reality is not easy, it takes your whole heart, body, mind and soul. I will continue to pray for you all that have worked so hard to bring your babies home, God has and will work miracles.

10 comments:

  1. She is so precious!!! Glad you are enjoying your time in Moscow. Safe travels home!!

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  2. She is beautiful, I can't wait until we get our referral! So glad you are getting out before things really hit the fan!

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  3. Love seeing the pictures of your precious little girl!! The weather looks like it is absolutely beautiful in Moscow - what a difference from several weeks ago!!! Safe travels home and being reunited with your boys and then your entire family being back together!

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  4. Kristyn, it is too funny to see that I have picked out a lot of the same clothes for our daughter as you did for yours. We are here in St. Petersburg and we will have court tomorrow and we are anxious to get that done. Congratulations on your daughter and I love to see the pictures. Sally

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  5. wow! i just got goosebumps when I read how you miss your boys and you can't wait to have all 3 of your kids in your arms at once....I dream of that moment too. :-) I know it will happen for us too. What an exciting time for you! May God bring you home safely.

    Carala

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  6. Yeah!!! Another baby has found a loving home! Makes me teary eyed.
    She is a cutie, just precious! Congratulations!
    We also fed our daughter (14 months) Pediasure when we brought her home from Russia. It was heavy in the suitcase, but sooo worth it.
    Have a nice last couple of days.
    Amy

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  7. Glad to hear everything is going good. We were praying for all the families that are over there right now and how crazy it must be. We are waiting for our court day anyday now. We pray everythings will be ok. Have a safe journey home.

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  8. Look at your happy girl! Sending much love your way!

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  9. She is such a beauty and what darling clothes she is wearing :) CONGRATS on getting her visa! We're flying to Moscow tomorrow with our little one and hope to get her visa early next week.

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  10. She is soooo precious and quite the fashionista. Hey, we went to Friday's, too -- our very first eating-out place with Kristina!

    Keep posting pics!!!

    ~Laura :)

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