Here is a picture of Artyr taken just before they left the apartment in Kiev. Doesn't he look handsome? Maybe I'm just a proud Mama, but I think he looks absolutely wonderful! His contagious smile seems to never leave his face. I didn't ask Joe, but it seems that Artyr doesn't mind getting up early. I guess when you are on your way to a brand new life... getting up isn't as difficult! Even though our adoption adventure seems to be drawing to a close, both Joe and I know that the journey is really only beginning. We know that we have an awesome opportunity to grow closer to God (individually and as a family) through Artyr's adoption. We will need to rely on Him as we learn to function as a family of 5! We are soooo ready to get started!!! The "boys" are hopefully boarding the plane, so please pray for traveling mercies. After the long flight, they will drive from NYC to State College. We will update when they arrive home... Artyr's forever home. Wow! Praise God for His amazing plan! Thanks so much!
So happy for all of you !! Great to see you on Sunday ! If he's only half as awsome as Dema, you will be blessed ! Praying for you. Donna (Noel) Blair
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying them home! Can't wait to see you all!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome! The pictures are great. Your son looks great. We adopted a 9 year old in 2009, and your pictures brought back so many memories...and more. We adopted from Ochakiv in March but were not allowed in the orphanage and, therefore, didn't get to spend time with any of the other kids. In any case, слава Богу another child has a family.
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