a woman, writer, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. My faith is at the center of my life, grace holds the sails of my ship. I am passionate about adoption, orphan care, and missions. I am a business woman who is passionate about seeing others become set free, healthy, and strong.
I am the mother to 7 incredible children: 3 by birth and 4 through adoption. Our children are Nicholas (23) who is married to Amy and has a daughter Millie, Taylor (19), Isabelle (17), Aiden (9), Emma (9), Elia (8), and Matthias (who lived almost 4 beautiful years on this earth but will live forever in our spirits).
Elia was adopted here in the United States and has been with us since birth, March 2007. Aiden and Emma were born in Ukraine and became our children officially on March 6, 2009. Matthias was adopted domestically in 2010.
I write about love, life and loss. The bitter and the sweet. The joy and the struggle.
I’m so sorry you didn’t get the earlier date. At the same time, how great that you have a date. We’re continuing to pray, knowing that God’s timing is perfect, even when we think it stinks. Hang in there!
I will be there to pick you up! Forward the arrival time and airline to me. Call me on Skype to discuss details.
Love, Dad (Papa)
Everyone here is very excited for you to be home – and getting and that much closer to being able to bring the kids
HOME YEA !!
can’t wait to see you! I’ll bring dinner and dessert and do laundry for you, or something helpful! miss you guys!
So glad to hear they gave you a date- even tho it’s not as soon as you’d hoped for. You all have endured it for that sweet girl and you will be greatly rewarded! (I know I don’t have to tell you that tho 🙂 )…
Also, I wanted to mention that if there’s any question about whether or not you’ll both return to Ukraine then make sure you stop in at the Embassy and sign the paperwork to prove you were in country and both met the kids 🙂
–Meredith
Can’t wait to see you!! What should I fix for supper on Sat.!!
I’m sure the “kids” can help me come up with a good welcome home meal!! We’re looking forward to spending some time with our grandchildren, too!!
Lots of Love, Mom
Praising God for the end being in sight! I know God’s timing is perfect, so there has to be a reason it took longer. I am glad for you that you had the time to bond with Aiden & Emma and very soon the whole family will be together and you’ll be encouraging the next family that it is all worth the sacrifices that was made! XO Sarah
Praying for much strength and grace as you finish this out! 🙂