Have I mentioned that I am incredibly grateful for the love and encouragement that my husband gives me??? Today he gently lifted my spirit off the floor and helped me to see through my tears, how far we have come. He reminded me that even though I feel like a failure, I am far from it.... but am instead "a warm and tender hearted mother who wants to shower her child with affection even if he won't receive it".
Oh how I needed to be lifted up today with encouragement and love. Thank you Lord for giving me Chris.
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Join my husband and I as we take two steps forward one step back....on this crazy, turbulent, and often unknown journey to adopt from Russia.
Chris and Jackie
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Favorite Bible Verses
For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
Russian Adoption Blogs We Follow
- April and Dan
- Finding Malibu
- From Here to Colby
- From Russia with Love
- Ginsbergs Russian Adoption
- God's Plan for Us
- Holm Sweet Holm
- I Love You More Than Peanut Butter
- It's a Small World
- Journey to Adopt
- Journey with the Williams Family
- Justice Family
- Knight Family Adoption
- Making our House a Home
- Marlowe Blessings
- One Crazy Journey
- Our Adoption Journey
- Our Journey of Love
- Our Little Russian Peanut
- Path to Parenthood
- Riley Adoption
- Rob and Dede
- Russia 2008
- Russian Fairy Tale
- The Littlest Tsarina
- Uzbek Journey
Followers
Important Adoption Dates
August 29, 2008- Dossier sent to Russia
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
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7 comments:
:) How wonderful! You are very lucky!
What would we do without our wonderful husbands?!
You got a good one! It's hard to see the progress when you are in the throws of daily struggles. It sounds like you and Chris really compliment each other's strengths and weaknesses. I glad he's there to lift your spirits when you need it most!
You are a great Mommy...I tell people that it really takes a good 6 months before things feel like normal with the little ones from "the Motherland"...just give the little guy some time...and don't doubt your own abilities or be too hard on yourself...it all just takes time. I am so glad you have a supportive husband....that is a true blessing.
That's so sweet, Jackie!
I'm glad you have a wonderful husband who can remind you what a great job you all are doing. Hang in there. There are always the days aren't so fun, but in the end all the days are so worth it!!
I've been there Jackie....and we're still going through it. If it wasn't for my husband (and of course the strong leading from God) I don't know that we could have made this journey. Even after 2 years some days I still need help seeing through the tears.
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