Tuesday, February 3, 2009

We have travel dates!

We are finally going back! We leave Friday, Feb 13th for Moscow and arent sure when we will return. It could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Our court date is set for Feb 18th in Khabarovsk. We are spending Valentine's Day in Moscow and then leaving for Khab on Sunday-arriving on Monday-and then the court hearing on Wed. After the judge signs the adoption decree (which could be immediately or it could take 10 days) we will have to wait for his passport in Khab for 4 business days. Then we will fly to Moscow and apply for his Visa-which should take 2 days. So, depending on weekends and the one Russian holiday on Mar 9th-we could be home around the first of March or around March 12th. Also, we will know on Feb 18th if the judge will waive the 10-day waiting period before the adoption becomes final. Most importantly, we should be able to bring Luke back to our apartment with us after the court hearing. Thank you all for your prayer for us and we look forward to keeping you posted on our journey.

10 comments:

Hope said...

We are so excited and praying daily. Much Love!!

jaclark said...

Yea!!!! Yea for getting Luke and yea for your blog so we can continue the journey with you! Lots of love~ the Clarks

Whitehouse said...

You got a special friend to help you put together this blog.
Dad

lauren said...

we are so excited for y'all and will be in prayer for you!

love, the goesslings

Allison said...

That is great news! I am so excited and can't wait to meet him!! We will be praying for you!

Sharon said...

10 days to travel day and counting...... I wake each morning with a prayer on my lips that Luke can feel the love with Jesus arms surrounding him. Thanks for a way to keep in touch as you journey.

jessica said...

so excited for y'all and we will be praying for your time and safety and as you are away.
Love the Murés

The Baughers said...

How wonderful!! We're praying for ya'll and so happy for your family! We look forward to meeting Luke when we're back in B'ham! Love, The Baughers

jess said...

YAY!!! I am just thrilled for y'all and can't wait to see sweet Luke's face. Praying!!!

Margaret said...

Our prayers are with you as you leave for Moscow tomorrow. Try to take time to enjoy the city if you can. Our prayers are also for little Luke because he has no idea how wonderfully his life is about to change. Keep us informed. With many prayers and much love, Margaret and Tommy