It's a girl... AND a boy!
We got our appointment and boy were we surprised! We got referrals for two children, a 5 yr old girl and a 16 month old little boy! We are having a BABY! Daniil (his birth name) is 8 months younger than Brianna. Both children have heart conditions and we don't know how healthy they are. We are so glad to have them both and are looking forward to meeting them on Monday :)
We plan to name the little girl Emma Hope, but you all might know her better as DARIA :) Since both children's conditions are unknown we will wait until we meet them to formally accept their referrals and to know if they are healthy enough to travel home.
So no rearranging the house and buying cribs yet (OKAY MOM???) but we are glad to be able to meet them soon!
Pray for some train tickets, if you will... We aren't able to buy any right now so we need someone to turn theirs back in for a refund in order for seats to open up for the Sunday night train. Otherwise we'll be riding an overnight bus for 11 hours. Not quite so pleasant. But we'll get to meet the kids, and that's the goal!
wonderful wonderful. I've been hitting refresh all day. So glad that step is over. Love, Mom
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ReplyDeletewish I lived closer, got a gorgeous crib sitting here wasting away
SOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!!!
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Lisa
This is great news. I hope and pray that these little sweeties are well enough for a long travel. Hopefully we will see pictures soon
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I can't believe it, this is such wonderful news! Crying happy tears, and praying everything works out for the train.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome news Meredith! I am so excited for you guys and am praying for those train tickets!
ReplyDeleteOMG i have never been so happy!
ReplyDeleteDaria needed a home so bad! she is going to just thrive with your loving care and i was so glad to see ur taking a boy as well! i am so happy for u bolth! i wished i lived closer also so i could help u! im so happy im on cloud 9
your family is a anwserd prayer to not only daria but to that beautiful boy! i cant wait to see all the pics!
Wonderful news - prayers going up for you guys!
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http://dovefamily07.blogspot.com
This is so exciting and has really made my day!!! I hope it works out! We have loved Daria forever! And a baby boy, ohhhhhhh! Can't wait to hear how it goes. We trust your judgement, please don't be afraid to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It is interesting that Daniil's name is so close to Dillon, isn't it? Like the letters were just jumbled a little. Anyway, good news today. Love, Dolores.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! That made me day!!!! You're going to love that town too! Once you get settled, send me an email and I'll tell you about a GREAT place to eat. We spent some time there since that's where Masha lives. We'll start praying for train tickets now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats - so glad it was able to happen today and you didn't have to wait any longer!
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Yea Meredith!!!! I have been praying like crazy for you all, that all will work out according to God's plan. Praying that you will feel His peace when you meet the children. :)
ReplyDeleteKelly S
RR Yahoo Group
Wow! How exciting!!!!!!!!! The prayers continue!
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Julie
This is awesome!!! We've been praying specifically for Daria and donating to her every chance we get for some time now! I know she's going to be a challenge health-wise, but I just KNOW she is the most wonderful little girl. I would have scooped her up long ago if I had half a chance! And TWO!! We'll up the prayers for your trip and for a clarity about the decisions.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this just made my day!! I'm sitting here crying. God is SO good!
Congratulations! I have been following Daria on Reeces Rainbow this past month, and my heart just broke for her. I am so glad that she found her family!
ReplyDeleteMeredith...my heart sings today for both Daria, your son and you and Michael
ReplyDeleteI was crying as I read your post--how wonderful! God is really working through you in the lives of these children and the people around you. I pray that you will have smooth sailing to bring these blessings home! Carolyn
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!! This is so wonderful to hear! I will pray that both children are healthy enough to travel home with you. I am especially happy to hear Daria may have a chance to go home with you--I've been praying for her. Very happy for Daniil as well! I will be praying for the kids to be healthy for travel, and for a swift process of all that needs to happen, and for train tickets. Congratulations!
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So thrilled for you. Praying for tickets and that these little ones are healthy enough to travel home.
ReplyDeletewooohoo!!! i have been following your trip this whole time and what wonderful news!!! I am so excited for you. God works in mysterious ways!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs!! amy and mayson
Fanstastic!
ReplyDeleteConsider flying to Donetsk - it is not that expensive and takes an hour.
So glad to hear you have a direction. Praying God will make it evident to you and Mike whether these two are the ones he has for you. Praying also that the rest of the process goes quick and smooth so you can get back home soon.:0) We miss you guys.
ReplyDeletewow, how exciting! A referral for 2, what a surprise!
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