Sunday, August 19, 2007

Are you still there?

Good news! We received word from our agency last week that we have an appointment in Kiev on the 27th of August. While we have had a couple "false starts" in June and July, we believe this one may actually be it. We are set to fly out of Philadelphia airport this Friday morning - arriving in Kiev around 9:00 am Saturday morning. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes off as planned. We want to thank everyone again for their support throughout this process and also for your donations of movies, books, electronics, etc. They will all go to very good use over the next month.

We are very excited to get started on the next leg of this journey and hope to share much of it with you through this blog. So no news this week is good news. If all goes well, our next entry to this blog will come from Ukraine. Stayed tuned!

19 comments:

Emily's Dad said...

What a roller coaster! We're all looking forward to the end of your wild ride... but I hope you guys enjoy the time while you're in Ukraine. Bring back lots of pictures and stories and cousin(s)!

Holding our breath...

Grace said...

!! I really hope this is the one! Alot of us on Annapolis drive are very anxious for this trip to happen. Meghan Deanna and I would like to let you know that we want to be babysitters haha =) I hope this one works!

Nancy DiNubile said...

I spent the entire afternoon on the Brigantine Beach Friday telling everyone how excited I was for you both!

Wishing you a safe trip and a speedy return...with the blessing(s)in tow.

Kathy and Matt said...

Wonderful news although they don't give you much time to prepare!

As we wait for news of dossier submission to the SDA, we love following other adoptive families journeys. Your positive attitude through the stops and starts has been a great reminder to us to stay focused on the end goal.

We wish you the best as you get ready to leave, plus safe travels as your family grows!

Mercia said...

Hi Karen and Michael,
Good things come to those who wait. You guys certainly have patiently waited all these time.

I will keep you and your little one/s in my prayers:)

Mercia:):)

The LaMonica Family said...

Whew. Thank goodness! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you all the love in the world.

May this be it! Our fingers are crossed, our breath is held and may God be with you both.

andy szczepkowski said...

I am going to miss you desperately. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Best wishes you guys, for a safe, speedy and successful journey. What an adventure you're about to go on! Stay in touch thru the blog and don't forget, I love you to pieces!

Jim McTear said...

This is awesome news. We are very anxious and excited for you. We will be happy to help, in anyway, while you are gone. This even means making sure the beermeister is working properly while you are away.

Grandma said...

Good luck, be safe you have many people praying for you. There is one lucky little girl just waiting for you. We will take good care of Ellie and Sydney. Can't wait to be called Grandma.

Love you both, God bless.

Sharon said...

We miss you already! I am so happy for the both of you! Be safe and I hope you enjoy this whole experience! I will be thinking and praying for the three of you or maybe four of you!

Lori Reding said...

I am so excited for you both. This has been a long difficult process but you have been incredibly patient throughout. Good things come to those who wait! I will be anxiously awaiting good news and pictures from the Ukraine.

Love you guys!
Lori

Stephanie said...

Hola this is Carmen!! LOL..I hope you have a safe and great trip. It's 3:00 and I have no one to visit next door...wink, wink
Talk to you soon!!!

G-Mom Sheerin said...

Karen and Michael- Happy Flying! Get there safely and come home quickly- we miss you already! Love and kisses G-Mom Sheerin

Kirstin said...

I am so happy that the two of you are on your way to meet your little girl! May you have a safe and quick trip. Madelaine & Charlotte are looking forward to meeting their new friend.

Elaine and Natalie said...

Hi Karen and Michael

It is so exciting to know that you are on your way to get your little girl or maybe girls. We look forward to seeing you when you get back home. We will keep you in our prayer.

Hillary Andes said...

Karen and Michael

Hi! Are you there yet? You will be hearing that alot with the little one(s) on the way home, and the many trips you will be taking to the beach. So until we hear I will try to prepare you. Are you there yet? Good Luck! Thinking of you both often!
The Andes Family

The Andes Family

Annette said...

'auntkarensheerin'!!! we are sending our love and strength! I am so proud of you for finding your comfort place so quickly.
and Bella wants to play candyland with you...hurry home with your bundle(s) of joy!
Nettie, Chris and Bella

Annette said...

'auntkarensheerin'!!! I am so proud you found the mall!
We love you both and send our best- we can't wait to see and hear more!
ps-Isabella misses you and can't wait to meet her new playmate...
Nettie, Chris and Bella...:-)

Anonymous said...

Hi Karen and Michael
Glad you guys made it there safely. We are enjoying the blog. We are looking forward to seeing the Sheerin pictures. Good luck with everything. Best wishes
Milly, Carol and Pauline.