Our appointment at the Adoption Center went very well. We have a referral to go to an orphanage in Simferopol to visit a 15 year old girl named Yana. We know that people say she is a good girl and she wants to be adopted. We are praying that God leads us as we meet her and that both Darwin and I come to the same conclusion.
We will take a train tomorrow evening. Darwin and I and our facilitator will have a compartment on the train. It leaves at 8 pm and arrives at 9 am the next morning. We will stay in an apartment in Simferopal. That will be cheaper than a hotel and we will be able to cook our own meals. We will be around 90 minutes from the Black Sea. I hope we will be able to go to the sea. If things go as we hope, we will be there for quite a while so we can spend time with Yana, go to court, and do whatever else has to be done for the adoption.
We would appreciate your prayers as we go through this. Thanks!
I have two sisters and their names are Anya and Yana:) thought that was fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is fun, Galina!
DeletePraying for you. What struck me right away is the similarity in the letters in both names: Anya and Yana
ReplyDeleteThat is actually incredible. Miss you here and love you both,
Veronique & Johan
Heh! Never noticed that they were anagrams :) That's pretty cool!
DeleteJust found your blog! Spent the last hour starting at the beginning. Know that I will be following and praying with you! ~Melanie
ReplyDeletePrayers for you both. Hoping this new child needs a forever family.
ReplyDeleteJim and Karen Searle
What a journey the two of you are having. My prayers are with you all. Miss you , can't wait to hear more about your journeys ;))
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read the latest, Pat! Blessings on your journey.
ReplyDeletepraying!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys and hoping for some great news!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and can not wait to hear what God does!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! What an adventure God has you both on and ... what a testimony of your faith in allowing God to lead you despite how things have appeared in the moments of disappointment and waiting. You heard God's voice giving you direction and you have persevered. As much as I hoped to be an encouragement to you in this adventure...you have been encouraging me tremendously with your faith and God's faithfulness. I continue to pray for you both and your new daughter.
ReplyDeleteLove you! Bonnie