Off to Berdyansk we go tonight. That was a wonderful, friendly, happy, SDA appointment. Unbelievable, we can say it was a joyous occassion. The child psychologist that met us had a beautiful smile on her face the whole time. She was so excited that Yana and Koyla were re-uniting. She is a new face at the SDA and a very pleasant person.
We were invited in with Victor and Yana. She had Koyla's files ready and she said "Where did you meet Koyla" and both Rick and I responded, "We never have". That is the only time her smile fell. I put my arm around Yana and said "He is Yana's brother". Her face lit up and her and Yana did most of the talking from that point on. Totally unexpected, she told us we could leave for Berdyansk tonight. All of us thought it was going to be tomorrow. Victor couldn't believe it. I think she was excited that Yana was so excited. We are all getting bored in Kiev. Everyone is excited about leaving.
Our Train leaves at 8:35 tonight. We will be visiting Koyla on Tuesday afternoon for the first time. Lookout Berdyansk, Yana is beside herself with excitement. She loves her hometown and friends. We share the excitement with her. She has been so mature on this trip. She knows that she is a lucky child to have her home in America, but she still has a heart in Ukraine. The judge asked her which one she preferred. She told her, both. She liked America better because of her family and she has lots of opportunity there, but she liked Ukraine because that is where she was raised. The judge laughed and told her she was so right.
Thank you God for this happy day!
Fran
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Rahn Family,
We are so excited to hear that you were given the go ahead to leave so quickly to head south. Thank you Lord for all the ways you can expedite the process!
Give Victor our love and have a wonderful time meeting your son.
Continued prayer and blessings,
Beverly
We are so happy for you!! Already there is miracle after miracle in your story. It was just one year ago that we visited you and got to meet Yana. We are following your progress daily and are keeping you in our prayers constantly.
Love,
Miriam and Jim
Congrats! So great to hear you get a speedy departure! Let me know when you are back in Kiev- it would be fun to meet up.
Blessings to you guys.
Give me a call if you need anything!
Karen
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So far so good. Thank you, Lord!
gina
Congratulations! According to most of the blogs I've read lately, travel the same day is pretty much the trend. I hope it stays that way for our appointment in a little over two weeks.
Safe traveling!
June
May God continue to bless the friendly faces at the SDA! God bless your train engineer, the conductor, the rest of the staff, your fellow passengers and YOU because of your blessed journey to bring these two into relationship once again with eachother! We love you!
We are so happy for you and giving thanks hearing the meeting went well. Mom is here for a week or two so I will have her say something at some point.
LOVE,
Tony, Gretchan, Scot, and Anna
Praise God for a smooth appointment. It sounds like you've done a great job with Yana - what a wonderful perspective for a young lady to possess!
What a great post! I'm so glad things are going well, Yana sounds so happy and so mature. I can feel the excitement for all as I read on! We love you and continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers.
XOXO,
Carastro Family
We had been away for a while and then had some computer problems, so this is the first we've had the opportunity to check your blog since you left. We are so happy to hear that things are going smoothly! We will be praying for you!
Love,
The Resnicks
Such wonderful news! God's hand is guiding you so perfectly! What a joyful reunion it will be with Yana and Koyla and foy you, as you meet Koyla, soon to be your son. We are joyful for you and you are continually in our prayers.
God bless,
Debbie & Dale
I couldn't wait to log on to read about your meeting with Koyla.We meet a family from the Ukraine Sunday and told them the exciting news..I pray this journey continues to go smoothly..Yana we are so excited for you..God Bless..XOXO Angie
SOooooo glad to ehar everything is going well and quickly. I know you will just fall in love with Koyla form teh minute you meet him. Can't wait to haer how that goes. We are with you in spirit and prayer!
The Passanita Clan
what a beautiful post!
Yeah!! God is on the move.
We anxiously await hearing that you arrived safely in Berdyansk and have met your new son!
We miss you all and can't wait for you to get back home!
Praying.....
Love you all tons,
The Schweickert's
Excellent news! We are waiting to hear all about the first meeting with this lucky young man! What's it like in Ukraine now? No snow?
Love 'n Him, Tim and Charlene
Hooray for you!!!! Your faithfulness and journey on both adoptions has been very inspiring to me. So happy to hear you are there and things are going well!!!
Gloria and I are so happy for all of you....Our God is and awesome God...He is in control. We can not wait to hear how your meeting went with Koyla. We are saving lots of the boys' clothes for him...they are excited about meeting him. Our love to you all...
Hello- I am here in Roanoke for a visit. I am in a boot for my ankle and it is healing slowly. I am happy for you and how things are progressing. Thank you for your messages and the pictures on your BLOG. Congratulations! Yana must be happy seeing her brother Koyla again and him to her.
Love You, Aunt Della
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