Want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for, especially this adorable little boy with big brown eyes and I'm married to his daddy who is an amazing man. Now if we can just get him home. We aren't sure when we are going to hear anything. I had already expected to hear something by now but they are waiting on one more piece of paper of our's to get to Moscow. We aren't sure if they have submitted for our court date or are waiting on this paper. It is FBI fingerprints that had to be mailed to West Virginia, then back to me then back to WV to get apostilled then finally to Michigan then to Russia, hopefully they it will get to Russia next week. I'm really hoping that they have submitted for our court date b/c they told us it takes 3 or more weeks to get a court date. Not know what's going on is the hardest part, especially if you are a type A like me :) Jason is so laid back about everything. Please keep praying for Hudson and that we can get over there soon. We really want to travel in December and I know when things don't seem possible that's when you know it's God when it happens.
Today is my last day to teach on a regular basis until March. I do have some kids leasing horses and some that are going to ride on days that the weather is nice, but I won't be working my normal schedule. Makes me sad because I love my girls, but my horses will enjoy the break. I teach some amazing kids that love the Lord and live it out, they are so much fun!
Casey and I will be shopping on black Friday, it's something we've done for years. Wake up really early and get all of our shopping finished in one day. I only have a few things left to get since I start shopping in August normally. Tomorrow we will check out the paper and map out a plan. Casey was accepted into grad school at UT Chattanooga for Physical Therapy. This is a big deal since only 30 people a year get accepted into this program. I'm glad she got in, but what am I going to do for the next 3 years?!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Mt. Carmel
First thing first, no we haven't heard anything!! I wonder how many times we've been asked that question, but it's okay because it just means we have so many people caring and supporting us and longing for the day our little guy comes home. Thanks everyone for your questions :)
Yesterday we went to the church I grew up in, Mt. Carmel. It was really awesome. They asked if I would share our adoption story with the church and then take of a love offering. Of course I would, Russian adoption is my favorite subject!! I only choked up one time. When I was telling how hard it was to leave him. When I talk about it I don't even have to close my eyes to picture the tall skinny dark haired lady taking my baby from me while he was laughing and waving at us. So I told about this journey we're on and was able to visit with family and people I grew up knowing, there's no place like home. And I was left speechless at the love offering. Pretty much bought us a plane ticket. We were so humbled and are so grateful. God amazes me how much grace he pours out on us and we are so undeserving. I cannot wait to tell Hudson just how he is meant for us and us for him, how God put the whole thing together long before we even dreamed of it and how He provided and held us every step of the way. What a testimony this is. I could go on and on but then I'd be sitting here crying. But thanks to everyone at Mt. Carmel, we love you all and cannot wait to bring Hudson so meet all of you.
Anyhow, update on my dad after hip surgery, he's doing good. Stubborn as usual and not using his crutches like he's suposed to. Actually he's not using them at all and he's suposed to for 4 weeks. This is where my hard headedness comes from.
Yesterday we went to the church I grew up in, Mt. Carmel. It was really awesome. They asked if I would share our adoption story with the church and then take of a love offering. Of course I would, Russian adoption is my favorite subject!! I only choked up one time. When I was telling how hard it was to leave him. When I talk about it I don't even have to close my eyes to picture the tall skinny dark haired lady taking my baby from me while he was laughing and waving at us. So I told about this journey we're on and was able to visit with family and people I grew up knowing, there's no place like home. And I was left speechless at the love offering. Pretty much bought us a plane ticket. We were so humbled and are so grateful. God amazes me how much grace he pours out on us and we are so undeserving. I cannot wait to tell Hudson just how he is meant for us and us for him, how God put the whole thing together long before we even dreamed of it and how He provided and held us every step of the way. What a testimony this is. I could go on and on but then I'd be sitting here crying. But thanks to everyone at Mt. Carmel, we love you all and cannot wait to bring Hudson so meet all of you.
Anyhow, update on my dad after hip surgery, he's doing good. Stubborn as usual and not using his crutches like he's suposed to. Actually he's not using them at all and he's suposed to for 4 weeks. This is where my hard headedness comes from.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Orphanage Suitcases
We were able to leave lots of things in Russia instead of having to bring them home and then take them back over. I have all of Hudson's things that I will be taking over and I am going to have 2 extra suitcases to take over for orphanage gifts. I took one big suitcase over the first trip with baby powder, toys, etc. This trip I want to really focus on clothes. There were 70 kids in his orphanage from babies to age 4. I think they have a need for clothes because they would wear the same clothes for a few days and then take them off and put them on another child. I have one suitcase almost full and I can get A LOT in these suitcases. I am packing queen!! So if any of you who have younger children go through their clothes often and usually take them to good will, etc. If you want me to come pick them up I will gladly pack them for Russia. Please everyone do NOT go out buying clothes for the orphanage. Just if you have some extra play clothes or you child has grown out of them and you want me to take them over just e-mail me and I'll come and get them.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
My Baby is 15 months old
Yesterday Hudson turned 15 months old. I miss him so much. It bothers me everyday that we go without him, I want him home so badly. I have been staying busy, though. I have put over 300 pictures in an album for him. I have been doing lots of adoption paperwork. And today we had our last english horse show of the season. By the way, my girls did great! Malena had a 3rd and 5th. Jordan had 2 2nd's. Miranda had a 6th. Very proud of all 3 of them, it was Miranda's first show and Jordan and Miranda's 2nd english show.
Today is my dad's birthday. He had his hip surgery yesterday. He went into the hospital at noon and didn't get out until after 7:00 pm. Surgery was good. My grandmother stayed with him while I ran around getting paperwork certified and apostilled and then I went shopping in Green Hills for a little while.
Tonight started Church Volleyball. Jason has headed it up this year and he's very into it. I've had fun picking on him all night. His new name is Coach "J". We ate at my parent's house and mom had baked potatoes. He didn't want one but I told him he needs his pre-game carbs this church volleyball league can be rought :) then mom was getting after him to keep himself hydrated!! Yes girls, I am married to head coach of the Bethel Free Will Baptist Volleyball Team and that is how the Carney's will spend Saturday nights for a while!!
Today is my dad's birthday. He had his hip surgery yesterday. He went into the hospital at noon and didn't get out until after 7:00 pm. Surgery was good. My grandmother stayed with him while I ran around getting paperwork certified and apostilled and then I went shopping in Green Hills for a little while.
Tonight started Church Volleyball. Jason has headed it up this year and he's very into it. I've had fun picking on him all night. His new name is Coach "J". We ate at my parent's house and mom had baked potatoes. He didn't want one but I told him he needs his pre-game carbs this church volleyball league can be rought :) then mom was getting after him to keep himself hydrated!! Yes girls, I am married to head coach of the Bethel Free Will Baptist Volleyball Team and that is how the Carney's will spend Saturday nights for a while!!
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