We desperately need prayer over here:
1. Pray that our renewal with US immigration goes through QUICKLY. They just finished November's paperwork yesterday and our didn't arrive until Dec 8. We need that paperwork over here yesterday.
2. Pray that we can get the addendum to our US paperwork stating that we can adopt a child 17 and under. This is also vital for us to get a court date!
3. The director of N's orphanage is doing everything she can to obstruct the process. We don't know why. Maybe it is because we are Americans. maybe because she sees N as a rule breaker and therefore unworthy of a break. She sent a letter to all of N's relatives requesting a letter that they are not against this adoption. The courts don't care about this but it may still cause problems. Please pray that all her scheming will come to naught.
4. Pray that we get a court date next week. Or at latest on Jan 2. We wonder what affect a court date after the first will have on taxes and we just want to get this over with! Bruce is suppose to return to work in Mid-Jan. and we want to be able to all travel home together. We don't want Bruce to have to leave early.
5. Pray for N as she continues to try and learn some English, Sveta is helping her.
6. Pray for our judge to have compassion. To decide to have just one court date here in Novagrad-Volynsky (Instead of one here and one in Birdichiv). Pray that she will see fit to compact the process as much as possible.
We are trying several things to try and convince the judge to move things along. Pray that those are successful.
We love and miss you. We feel your support even across the distance. We will desperatly miss being at the Christmas Eve services at St Paul.
The kids are doing great. Progress seems to be slow but steady. Gideon still won't kiss his Papa because of the big bushy beard (and it is that !!!!!!!)
Tad & Kristy, we are so glad your process is moving so quickly. Any idea when you are going home? The same goes for Chris & Terri.
Peace of Christ,
B,L,N,&G
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I continue to pray for you all. It is no wonder there is opposition, with the eternal impact that is being made...I'll pray for strength for you to persevere and be protected from discouragement...God has called you to this place for such a time as this. He is faithful...and prayer is powerful and effective - we won't stop praying. We miss you and love you, too...
Patty
Lori and Bruce,
Ditto everything Patty said. We are covering all of you in prayer and remembering each specific area you have lifted up. We will miss you on Christmas Eve too, but are looking forward to a happy homecoming, very soon.
Love,
Cathy
You are in my prayers. I found your blog through FRUA and wish you the best.
Merry Christmas Lori and Bruce and to your 2 children, also. We are praying for you and thinking of you daily. We will miss you at services today and tonight but know that you are in MANY hearts here and being held up in prayer. You are where you are suppose to be and I know that God will make your path straight to return you all four home soon. Have a wonderful Christmas with your children! We love you.
Vance, Anita and family
Hi Guys,
Merry Christmas! We will be heading over to Tom and Boo's in about an hour and our thoughts will be on you and the kids! You are always in our hearts and prayers. We are praying very hard for the paperwork and decisions to work out for you. God Bless you all. Love,
Christi, Larry, and Spencer :^)
I am so in awe of you both. as i sit and read your postings, tears are in my eyes. I am so blessed to know you and have you both as role models in Christ. I will continue to pray for you. Know you are missed and loved here in Louisville. looking forward to see you again and meeting your children. Merry Christmas!
Love- Lindsay Million
MERRY CHRISTMAS, ELBERTS!
Special Christmas prayers abound for your adoption process to get "wrapped up". We know you are ready to bring your children home!
We are thinking about you daily and hope you can feel the power of prayer throughout this process.
Peace of Christ,
Karen, Jason, Katelyn, Kelsey and Jack
Dear Bruce & Lori,
Blessings to all four of you in the New Year. Lori, Classical Choice will miss you on Jan. 7th, at the bridal show. We will play our best and get lots of awesome jobs. Hope that all of the adoption red tape goes as quickly as possible. May the Lord keep all of you safe as you return home.
Love ya, Helen
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