Friday was a banner day! We got the court decree, the birth certificate, and the passport!
Today was an even better day!
Today was an even better day!
So long, Solnitchko! Oh yeah, I don’t think I’d mentioned that funny ‘coincidence’ before, but the nickname I’d originally given our little one – Solnitchko, or Little Sunshine – is also the name of Elvis’ orphanage.
We officially took custody of our son this morning. Arrived at 7:50, and we were on the road by 8:15.
No more orphanage. No more Groupa #4. No more clothes labeled with #4. No more sandals that are two sizes too small. No more of having nothing of your own.
Today “Elvis” walked away from that place with His Daddy, His Mommy, and His big brother. He walked away wearing clothes that are His. He entered a machina (car) and found a backpack with His new name on it, filled with surprises picked out just for him. And he’ll go to sleep tonight wearing pajamas just like his big brother’s.
He is an orphan no longer. He is our son. We are his forever family. We love him, and we are ready to help him transition into his new life!
We officially took custody of our son this morning. Arrived at 7:50, and we were on the road by 8:15.
No more orphanage. No more Groupa #4. No more clothes labeled with #4. No more sandals that are two sizes too small. No more of having nothing of your own.
Today “Elvis” walked away from that place with His Daddy, His Mommy, and His big brother. He walked away wearing clothes that are His. He entered a machina (car) and found a backpack with His new name on it, filled with surprises picked out just for him. And he’ll go to sleep tonight wearing pajamas just like his big brother’s.
He is an orphan no longer. He is our son. We are his forever family. We love him, and we are ready to help him transition into his new life!
Please pray for our road trip to Kyiv (@ a 9-hr drive). We've been on the road almost 3 hours so far. He's doing well, but struggling a little with having to be in a confined space for so long. Thankfully, he hasn't been car sick so far :)
28 comments:
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes thanking God for our little man. God is sooo Good....can't wait to see yall. BTW, I love the latest family photo!! Beautiful!!
I love yall,
Mom :-))
Tears filled with so much happiness for your family. Praise God or as you say there Slava Bogu. Safe travels. Love your blogger friends. The Tarkovich Family =)
Woohoo! Congratulations! We are so happy for your family. Can't wait to meet little Elvis.
S&J
Wonderful news!! I can't wait to hear his "new" name!! Be safe on your travels and can't wait for more updates!
Love you!
I am so, so happy for the four of you! Congratulations. Finally!!!!!!!!! Itwas a long haul, now he is yours! Praise God.
Gretchen
Congrats!! Safe travels back to Kyiv and as you make your way home.
tears of joy & praise - hallelujah!! :)
None of your lives will ever be the same. From this day forward all your blessings, laughter, joy, and happiness with be multiplied by 4!
Praise God. Praying for safe travels through Ukraine and a lovely time as a family in the gorgeous city of Kiev.
Is that the same detsky dom that Julie Hinshaws daughter Halle Grace is from? I remember it had the same name, but don't recall what region they were in. :)
Praying for your family,
Krista
YAY!!!! Congratulations to all four of you! What a blessed day it is when your little one can leave that orphanage behind. ;>)
We'll be praying for safe travels...and a little guy that can settle down the rest of the way. ;)
Tears and chills...love you and praying for you...Kristy
Congratulations Dove Family! Praying for safe travels back to Atlanta! So excited to meet Elvis! Love you!
Gina
So happy for your family. Your new family is great looking.
Thanks for sharing with us. Elvis is a orphan no longer.
God Bless,
Amy Land
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We are so very thankful for this amazing blessing to your family. God is so good. Hope your day of traveling goes well!
Blessings,
Shay
Yeah! So happy for all of you. Cried when I read it. Mom is with me too and is praying for you as well. Can't wait to see you all. Love and safe travels.
So happy for all of you!!! Do you know the Hinshaws? They adopted from there when we adopted Sage...
Congrats!!!!
Isn't it a wonderful feeling to leave there with him!
I hope the 9 hour car ride goes well. If he hasn't been sick already, it will probably be ok.
I'm so happy for your family!
God bless!
Congratulations! I was so glad we opted for the train (which we enjoy anyways) so that Isabel could have some more wiggle room for the long haul! Enjoy the weekend in Kiev and then safe travels HOME!
Woohoo! Slave Bogu! Cant wait to hear the rest of this tale...
Wonderful!! God is so good. Prayers for good travel time together, and for attachment.
I just KNEW that would be the title of your post when you picked him up :) Congratulations!! Enjoy being a family of four!
How wonderful! What a sweet post. Congratulations to you all!!
So, so very happy for you guys! I have been rejoicing along the way....brings back all my memories of my time spent in the orphanages of Ukraine:)
May Blessings and Safe Travels, Ashley
YAY! We are thrilled to hear how well everything is falling into place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paula & Sean, and girls : )
Happy Day! Congratulations, enjoy your family of 4!!!
Congratulations! Praying for you trip, and wishing you easy transition in to your new life of 4.
God Bless you
***I love your boys they are so cute!
Praise the Lord!!!!, how Great is our GOD.....!!!!So happy for you,thank you for sharing your joy and blesings,
We'll keep praying for you until you are back home safe and happy!
Blessings,
Ines and Willy Wallace ( Ft. Myers, FL)
Got to spend the day with Grady last Friday & told him I knew his cousin alli, to which he said, "do you know William? And Elvis too!?" it was so precious how excited he was to meet Elvis! Thought you'd be delighted to hear that! Your family has THE COOLEST kids ever in it & I'm sure Elvis will fit right in!!! Congrats on surviving the journey so far! May your return to home be joyful!!! Excited for y'all!!!
Congrats!!!!
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