Wednesday, August 5, 2009

We are in region!

We made it in this morning and went straight to get the approval letter to meet the girls. From there we went to the orphanage. We were briefed by the director's assistant and then allowed to go meet them. First "Sonya" then "Darcy"... "Sonya"/ Sophia came right out and straight to me with her arms open wide and a huge smile on her face! It felt like she had been a part of our family a long time instead of just meeting. She cuddled both of us and was just happy to see us. We had to say good bye so she could go eat and we could meet "Darcy"/ Anastasia. Anastasia came right out and straight to me as well... smiling! How lucky could we be??? She went to Tim and then wouldn't let him go! She was hugging his neck very tight and kissing him over and over. We were afraid she would be upset when they made her go back inside the groupa, but they got her to let go and say goodbye. It was wonderful! They are beautiful. We weren't able to stay long, but will get to go back tomorrow. We spent the rest of our day doing paperwork (or watching it get done). They have made great strides and are looking at having court as early as next Tuesday! :) Prayers that all works out! It has been a wonderful day!


18 comments:

  1. Oh Christy!! In tears here! So excited for you to meet the girls!! Another step closer to bringing them home!! Who traveled with you to region? Yulia or Serge? Just curious and how do you like them so far?? Please tell Yulia that I miss her and Hello from all of us!!!

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  2. Oh, we are so excited for you all! They are absolutely beautiful.
    The kids and I all huddled around together to look at your pictures.
    What a happy day!

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  3. Hey Brigitte! Nicolay put us on the train and then Sergey and Marina met us at the station. We are very pleased with the way things are going! :)

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  4. Christy,
    The girls are DARLING! And look at all of the hugs you got! I'm so happy for you, they are precious!! I'll be praying for court to get scheduled quickly!
    Have fun with your little girls!
    Amy

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  5. Brought tears of joy to my eyes. They are wonderful/beautiful blessings! I pray the adjustment/attachment continues to be smooth and easy for all! Looking forward to more pics and updates!

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  6. They are both adorable!!!!
    Congratulations! We're praying that you get a fast court date and that your process is quick and easy.

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  7. They are adorable! So glad you got to meet your precious girls!

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  8. Those are the most precious pictures that I have seen. I am so glad that the meeting went so well for ya'll. I have showed everyone at work and they are so happy for you. I called Allison right away to look at the pictures, Kenny is calling Bill to go look at the pictures and Linda will when she gets up. We will pray that the court date is Tuesday and that all goes extrememly well.

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  9. Still crying here! Your girls are beautiful! They seem so happy, you are blessed!

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  10. We are so excited to finally see the girls with you. New Cousins YAH! You just never can have enough cousins. Caroline is very happy to see the number of girls in the family finally rising again. We love you all.

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  11. Oh Christy & Tim they are BEAUTIFUL! Continued prayers for a speedy process! So Exciting!!!!!!! Love you all!

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  12. YEAH!!! They are beautiful! I am so excited for you both! Continued prayers for a speedy trip and get those girls home to their siblings!

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  13. What beautiful little girls you have! I'm still teary-eyed! We are still praying...

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  14. The girls are beautiful! You could see the joy in their eyes when y'all were holding them! We are so very happy for you! God Bless -

    Tony & Dawn Baggett

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  15. They are both such beautiful little girls! Thanks for sharing pictures! It is so good to see 2 more kids have a family and a future with loving parents!

    Kelly

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  16. Christy
    I am in tears here! Courtney called me yesterday to fill me in..I have been praying for you and Tim and for the Lord to bless you both on this trip and for it to be unforgettable. I am so happy it has been so far...The girls are gorgeous and I cant wait to give them a hug and kiss!!! Bless you!

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  17. OMG!yesterday we didnt had internet access, and was dying to see this post

    They both are BEAUTIFUL!! and Im glad that for them it was also love at first sight!FELICIDADES!

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  18. Got to look at the site today for the 1st time and all I want to do is cry, had to hang up talking to Linda so I could take it all in. True, you are blessed but the biggest blessing is that they are "ours" now and I am so so happy. I really don't think they could have found a better Mommy and Daddy than the both of you. Ya'll are awesome and I'm glad God led you to these beautiful girls--now bring em on home and lets have a REUNION!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you both and have a safe trip home.

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