June 6th

Here we are in the beginning of June and just about done with the paperwork. Since we have a large family and a business to run, we have been slower at getting everything accomplished with the adoption than others might have been. It's been 6 months now and everything is about coming to an end.

Our Home Study and I-600A form has been turned into HomeLand Security. It is one of the last things we are now waiting for, is their approval. With that document we will be able to send our dossier packet to Sergiy so he can work his magic on his end.

They feel the urgency for everything to be completed soon. The girls are getting anxious with the political changes happening in their country. Although I do not understand all of what's going on over there, we do grasp that time is of the essence and we must go very, very soon. As we prepare our family and business, we ask that you pray for us and everyone involved.

On an exciting note.....the girls were sent pictures via e-mail of our family and they liked what they saw. It is said they can't wait to meet us personally and are as anxious as we are. We are told Ola is learning English - preparing to come to her new country. We are very encouraged by this and their willingness to try. Pray this will continue in years to come.

Once we receive our clearance from the U.S. I expect things will move very quickly. Sergiy already has copies of all the other documents and has begun translations for his country. We are just waiting for the one document and he is ready to submit it to his country.

We'll keep you all informed as we can.
Wishing you the best. Love your children and those around you - they are precious. Jenn