Thursday, November 22, 2007





Well, here she is. "Oxsana" for now, but we need to pick a new name by tomorrow. We spent another two hours with her today and she was wonderful. She is calling us Mama and Papa (we'll have to work on the Papa thing) and actually cried when we had to leave this afternoon. The doctor from the orphanage told us that she has been telling the other children in her group about her Mama and Papa today. Can it be this easy? We know there may be problems that arise, but right now we truly feel your prayers as everything is going so smoothly on every front. As our facilitator, Luba, says - it's "from the heavens". Still no idea on a court date as there is much paperwork and bureaucracy to cut through, but Luba has her first appointment with the judge tomorrow morning, and this particular judge is rumored to be very reasonable and easy to work with. However, before we can get the court hearing, Luba needs to take certain documents back to Kiev for processing which typically takes 4-5 business days, and she can't leave here until Monday because she's waiting for paperwork being processed here. I wouldn't expect our hearing until the week after next, but please continue to pray - sooner is not out of the question. Thank you all again for your posts and feedback. We'll hopefully be able to post again in the next day or two - maybe video next time?

8 comments:

Lori said...

She's so precious!!! So perfect!!i can't wait to kiss her sweet little face and tell her how special she is.

Diana Nault said...

Steve and Julie,

She is absolutly beautiful!!! I will print these and put them on the bulletin board for all the kids to see. We will pray for the paperwork to move quick.
Diana

Justin Cohn said...

She's beautiful. Do you have any idea what the name will be?

Cousin Chris said...

We're all here seeing her for the first time and we couldn't be happier! We cannot wait for you to get her home and we can't wait to meet her. We'll be praying that all goes well and that sooner will be much sooner than we could even hope.

Dave and Lisa said...

She is so beautiful!! Can't wait until she comes home. Matt said,"She is perfect".So happy for you.

Grace For Each Day said...

I am in tears as I read this. God is so good! She is perfect! We are praying for God to cut right thru the red tape and that this adoption process would be so quick for you all! We love you!

Mary-Ellen and Daniel said...

She is absolutely beautiful! We continue to pray that things will move along smoothly and swiftly so you can bring your precious little girl home!

Brenda & Dennis said...

What a precious little girl! I can see why you've been "smitten"!! Can't wait to meet this little treasure. Our love and prayers are with you. God is so faithful, isn't He?