Good News!

Last Sunday morning, I received a call from Denis and his birth mother...4:30 AM.
A call that was heart wrenching for us all.
On Monday, his mothers rights were officially terminated in the court.
He is now on his way to being officially registered for adoption. In his country
you must be on the registry for one year before you are available for adoption
internationally. We have a long journey ahead but have made great strides.
For Denis Ukraine holds a very dark and depressing future if we are not
able to get him out. Please continue to pray that the Lord will open the doors
to bring him here.
A few hours after our intense conversation Denis called back. We had an interpreter
on the phone. I asked if he had any questions, he said yes, " could you please send
me some gum?". He had enough of that intense stuff.
I know that I am jumping around a lot, one thing that his mother did tell me was
that she knows Denis loves me and he wants to live with me. It was bittersweet.

Here we are, 17 months down the road, and finally..the doors have started to open.
Glory be to God.

Continue to remember us in prayer for this Friday which is when we have our visa appointment
for Christmas.

And about my company, it is going well. A lot of work, but fruitful. Yesterday I went in and
worked 12 1/2 hours. Today, Saturday, I worked until almost 6:30. I am tired but most
thankful for thr Lords provision.

Wes is in Tennessee for the UK football game. He spent Thanksgiving in St. Louis with his father.
I can't wait for him to get home tomorrow. I made a pot of chilli for him! When he goes away, I always have a special something that he likes and have it waiting for him.

I love being a mother.

I will post again as soon as I know about visa.

Love,

Cathy