One Step Closer!

Regular readers of this blog know of my almost daily obsession... the story of the adoption of my first grandchild, Sveta. Jessi's post from Russia today further indicated that we are almost there. Rather than try to summarize what she said, I thought it would be better to just copy and paste a tidbit from that post in this space...

God is so good. Barry and I have been blessed beyond measure by the way God has been orchestrating Sveta's story for SOOOO many years.

Today was our best visit yet with her. She held her hands out to papa to pick her up (and let him do so a few times), she shared her cheerios and cheez-its with both of us, she let me hold her and talked my ear off for a while, she hugged us a few times before we left, and grabbed Papa's hand to have him lead her back to her group. She's amazing. And she's ours!

We also met with Sasha, saw his church, and are deciding when to go and stay in Gus at the church. He's a great man, and so so helpful and kind. So glad God allowed us to connect with him. He also got the director to allow us to come everyday this week to visit Sveta. (Oh, and it's quarantine for the flu, not chicken pox...which makes WAY more sense)

We'll pick Sveta up from the orphanage for good on Tuesday the 31st and head to Moscow for about a week or so.

If I'm reading this correctly, it looks as if the passport will be ready on January 31st and the new family of 3 will be heading home late in the first week of February or early in the second week. Praise the Lord! This long process is in its waning stages. I am so eager for Sveta to come home and begin her new life in Greensburg, Indiana. Hurry home, Fireball!