Here is an excerpt from a blog I am reading. How my thoughts and heart mimic theirs:
For most people reading this, they just can't imagine how adopting can be such a memorable experience. Yet hopefully, other fellow adoptive parents can relate and testify that I am not crazy. Adoption is an amazing...... beautiful..... unforgettable...... close as you get to God experience this side of heaven.It is just as amazing as giving birth to your child........ it is exactly like giving birth to your child. Alexsey may not have been born of my flesh and blood, but he is very much a part of me, already. I know that I am not capable on my own of preparing my heart to feel the way it feels...... this is a miraculous thing that God does. Knowing this draws me all the closer to Him. It makes me think how I have been adopted by HIM..... how all of us that want to look to HIM as our Father have been adopted by HIM, and it gives me goosebumps to think that HE feels similar to how I feel about Alexsey. That is incredible to me!
David and I secured our plane tickets last night. We fly out on April 22. That is a bit early, but we did this to get the best value for our money (or SkyMiles). We plan to take the boys on a tour of the history of Ukraine and show them all they have been asking about. We are full of anticipation as we wait out the remaining 2 weeks we have left here. May God gain all the glory as we seek to bring home our children.
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4 comments:
I am so excited for you! I hope we get to travel a month or two behind you! I look forward to following your journey!
Hi,
I just found your blog. We are also gathering our dossier for a second trip to Ukraine. We have everything except the I-171h.
You are wise to go a few days early. It is about a 9-10 hour flight from JFK to Kiev. Depending on where you live, you can be traveling for 24 or more hours. Plus the time difference leaves you with terrible jet lag! You want to be fresh for your SDA appointment:)
Kiev is a beautiful city! There are so many great places to see. Do you have a guide? We used the Bradt Guide. Make sure you see Independence Square at night too.
Best wishes,
June
It looks like our appointment is the same day as yours: April 27th. We are at noon. We'll be flying in on Delta non-stop from NYC on the Friday before. Good luck!
You are so right. I am continually in awe of how the Lord has adopted us and how He is leading so many to adopt children as a reflection of His love and care for us.
I'm so excited for you--plane tickets make it so real!
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