The Judge said ... Y E S !

He is ours! Court on the 15th went well and smooth. We almost did not know how to react and feel ... but the instant broad smiles on both our faces were not lost on the Judge, Prosecutor nor Court Reporter/Clerk!

Our prince is still struggling with some congestion which they believe does not need medication, so again, keep him in your prayers. He has grown and is looking less like an infant and more like a little boy. We had fun taking the short car ride to get his photo taken for the documents and his passport. He went silent on the ride while looking out the window trying to take in all he was seeing.

Now begins the count down on returning to Russia, going through Yaro's paperwork and then to Moscow for the US Embassy process. There is a frenzy of making sure we pack weather appropriate clothing, care needs and some food for him for the duration of that stay and return as we've been advised that there will not be any extra time for major shopping during trip three.

We really do not know how to put into words the way we feel. We are continually thanking God for the smoothness that trip two held and that He granted us timing and favor with the Judge. Thank you for praying for the Judge's health and that we would find favor with him.

As we approach the home coming date, we reflect on trip one. Cheryl might not have 'carried' our prince but we have definately had our share of labor during this process, especially during that first trip. We again thank the Lord for His faithfulness and His reassurance that this plan that He began two years ago for our family, truly was direct direction from Him to us. His timing of reassurance came as a healing balm that was so needed.