Good Bye all my family and friends and friends I have never had a chance to meet. We wish you all a safe Christmas Season, don't do too much shopping. Our morning is full of STRESS, but now our friend Dale is here to drive us so off we go to a day of rest, I hope.
We love you all,
Rick and Fran
About Me
- Rahn's Journey
- We are in our mid-fifties, married for 25 years before we adopted our first child in 2008 from Ukraine. Yana, our daughter, has been a blessing. We thought we were out to adopt 2 girls, God's plan was different, He has included a younger boy. Both Rick and I have never had a greater honor in our lives then the Journey of Adoption. Seeing God through this journey has been an adventure to draw closer to Him. Adventures are not easy, but they are exciting.
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Godspeed, Fran and Rick. We hope that peace will come after all of the last minute activities. We pray for smooth travels, good health, happy outcomes, and few bumps in the road.
Much love, the Henrys
You are in my prayers. I am excited to hear of all your adventures as you go find your kiddos. (They are kiddos no matter how old they are, right??) :)
Safe travels! We know you will be in good hands and will be with you in spirit throughiout your journey. We love you guys!!!!
Laura, Rob, and boys
Hi A. Fran & U. Rick,
We will be thinking of you today and will have you in our prayers. We look forward to your first update on your blog.
Love,
Tony, Shawn, Dakota & Mom
Praying for a safe trip and for as "speedy" a process as possible. We're excited to see what God has planned for you and praying each step of the way...Godspeed.
Love & Blessings,
Debbie, Dale, Lisa & Irina
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rahn,
Hope all is well.
I am sending you a draft of the letter that Mr. McFarlane would like to submitt to the officials in the Ukraine and we hope it will be helpful to you.
Please notice that there are some "?" marks left in this letter ( regarding Yana's information.)
We will appreciate if you advise us on her information so we can forward this letter right away.
Many thanks,
Tanya
December 3, 2007
Dear
I am writing to ask for your consideration in granting a waiver of the one-year waiting period with regard to the pending application by Mr. and Mrs Richard RAHN to adopt Marina PANSKAJA. The essential facts are as follows.
Mr and Mrs RAHN came to Ukraine in February, 2007 and met two children (Marine PANSKAJA and Yana ???, at the ?? orphanage. They subsequently completed the Home Study course and have been approved and registered on the Ukrainian Adoption Registry (SDA). (Their Invitation number is I.D. D-01239). A completed file prepared by Ukrainian Adoption Authorities exists for Yana ???. Unfortunately the first file prepared for Marina PANSKAJA in 1999 was lost while pending approval at the National Adoption Center. A second file, prepared in March, 2007, by the Inspector of Adoptions in Berdyansk, is now pending in Priazovsk. After the file is approved and sent to the National Adoption Center (SDA) in Kiev, a one-year waiting period begins.
The completed papers on Yana ??? make her eligible for adoption at the end of the RAHN’s waiting period in March 2008. They would like to adopt both children at the same time in March, 2008. Marina PANSKAJA is 13 years old and has been eligible for eight years. Thus this request for your assistance in accelerating the approval of Ms. PANSKAJA’s eligibility and a waiver of the one-year waiting requirement.
Mr. and Mrs RAHN are in Kiev now and will have their interview with adoption authorities on Wednesday, December 5.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert C. McFarlane
This post is for Tanya:
We are friends of Fran and Rick in Wmbg and may have the information you need to complete the letter for them. Yana's last name: Piskun and the orphanage is Berdyansk Children's Home and School, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia.
If this info suffices, perhaps you can complete it and email it to them. They should be in Kyiv and perhaps checking email for the first time since leaving on Tuesday, 4 Dec.
With thanks for your assistance to them,
Jean & Jim Henry
Dear Rick and Fran,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day. We are praying for safe travels,timely completion of paperwork and meetings, open doors and open hearts and the peace that passes all understanding. We are so excited for you as you begin this adventure and we can hardly wait to hear how God blesses you during this trip. GODSPEED!
Love, Robin D
Fran and Rick:
Our small group met at our home tonight and had a Christmas Dinner.
Before everyone when home we had a time of prayer -- you were on our list -- Don and I are praying for you daily. Love, Don & MJ
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