Sunday, October 28, 2007
How 'Bout Them Dawgs!
I awoke this morning at 4am to "tap, tap, tap" on Scott's blackberry. He was, of course, checking the score for the Georgia v. Florida game. Much to our surprise, they actually won (and BIG)! So I agreed to label our blog in honor of the Dawgs. (As an aside, we also saw that Missouri won big!!) Today, we had a meeting with our adoption facilitator in Chelyabinsk (Tatiana) and our interpreter (Larissa) and the other American couple here. We discussed the problem with the FBI clearance. Tatiana said that there was an American family that had a court date here and provided the FBI clearance even though it was not required (raising the bar) and so that caused the judge to decide that this would be a good document to have for all future adoptions. I called some friends from Colonial Church (our church in KS) who are stationed in Moscow at the US Embassy and they have provided us with some contacts to get the clearances done in Moscow. Tatiana says a letter from the Embassy stating that we have already had these clearances for our Immigration Services application will not suffice, and so most likely we will be flying to Moscow to get our fingerprints and the FBI clearance done sometime this week. We will know more tomorrow. Thank you for your continuous prayers...I am CERTAIN we would not be handling this with such grace if it weren't for the Power of God in action through your prayers.
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Too bad them Bears aren't having as much luck! I love reading your blog and seeing the pictures. It is such a blessing to see God's work in your journey. And let's not forget that wonderful sense of humor He's blessed you with! It is also a priviledge to get to pray with you through this. Thank you for sharing it with us. Isaiah 40:11 "He tends his flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." I can't wait until He leads you back home to Kansas, and I can't wait to come see Alek! Take care! I Love and miss you guys!
Happy Sunday,
As I read about the latest requirement I asked God, "Plese show me how to see this in a positive light." In just a little bit it came to me that this is a reminder to us of how blessed we are to live in our country. I know I take so much for granted. We prayed for you in the late sevice this morning, Gina shared about today's blog. God is using this to unite the community that is praying for you. Hang in there. Love, Ann
Hi Lynn and Scott! We just returned home from a rather sloppy win over South Carolina. (They really should have won). It was funny how nobody went into Neyland Stadium Saturday night until them "Dawgs" beat Florida. I swear the hootin and hollerin at the tailgate when GA scored a touchdown was louder than when TN scored a TD INSIDE the stadium. Good for them!! But things quickly got back into perspective when I read your blog. My prayers will be fierce this week and will add our CBS group prayers as well tomorrow night. We send our love...Susan
Lynn and Scott,
Loved Susan's comments! Go DAWGS!!
I know you can't wait until tomorrow to hold and play with your baby Alek again! I'm sure you missed him these last two days...
Chelyabinsk looks like a very nice city...I'm glad you are getting a chance to make more memories there for Alek's sake....this is surely the Lord's plan....you are bonding with him minute by minute in a very unique and wonderful way!
Love you lots, Cyd and Steve
Glad you were able to get out and about this weekend...what a small world indeed! Looking forward to seeing a new post with pictures of you, Scott and Alek...know he missed not being able to see mommy and daddy this weekend...our prayers are with you three...God Bless.
Love,
The Maturos
The Springer "Go Vols" family was very happy with the Bulldogs this weekend. Thanks Scott. Not so happy (putting it in as Godly terms as I can muster) with the latest temporaty setback. As Susan said, our prayers will be fierce this week. And becasue we will do ANYTHING to get the three of you home safely and as soon as possible, I am ordering (yeah, right) all Springer "Go Vols" family members to replace the wearing of orange/white clothing/paraphenalia with GA red/MO black & gold UNTIL you are all back here with us.
Scott/Lynn - The faith you have so openly shown during this process is more than inspirational; it is and will always be life-changing for all who have followed your journey. Our Father has the perfect plan for the three of you, and perhaps part of that plan is for so many others to see such faith in action. We pray that His peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
ok, even though I am a Seminole...I have to stick up for my hubby who is a Gator (and I do LOVE Billy Donovan)...We were at the game and so this is for my hubby...Go Gators :)
I sure hope you don't have to go to Moscow..Perhaps I should keep reading? God has it figured out...There is no mountain to high to climb with Him!
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