We Got "The Call"
Monday, November 19, 2007
The day we’ve been waiting for over 2 years to arrive, finally came — we got "the call" today!
Being Moscow, this is of course a totally blind referral, the only thing we know is when we’re expected to be there. We received our invitation to travel and we’ll be flying out on December 1st. At the same time, we’re thrilled but also suddenly very nervous. We thought we were ready but now we realize how many nit-picky details we have scarce little time to get wrapped up...
I FedExed our Visa application paperwork this afternoon. We should finalize our flight arrangements & apartment rental tomorrow. We still have to complete our 2nd online adoption course & begin the 3rd. Rob has pulled the luggage out of storage. We’re reviewing the packing lists...
This thing is really, finally happening!
Being Moscow, this is of course a totally blind referral, the only thing we know is when we’re expected to be there. We received our invitation to travel and we’ll be flying out on December 1st. At the same time, we’re thrilled but also suddenly very nervous. We thought we were ready but now we realize how many nit-picky details we have scarce little time to get wrapped up...
I FedExed our Visa application paperwork this afternoon. We should finalize our flight arrangements & apartment rental tomorrow. We still have to complete our 2nd online adoption course & begin the 3rd. Rob has pulled the luggage out of storage. We’re reviewing the packing lists...
This thing is really, finally happening!
posted by Dede at 10:02 PM




20 Comments:
Congratulations. I'm so so happy for you. Enjoy your time in Moscow - we'll be thinking of you and can't wait to hear the details!!
Woo Hoo!
Hmmm, guess you made the decision on switching.
:)
Have a blast, enjoy the trip, ahhh Russia in December. But seriously, the hotel will be a sauna. Actually, every building you'll be, yes including the orphanage, will be a sauna.
Shoot, I meant to say "guess you made the right decision on switching"
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you guys and what an awesome Christmas gift! We finished the online courses this weekend. Email me and I'll talk to you about them.
Congratulations! Take lots of pictures. Cant wait to hear about it when you come back.
WOO HOO - That's me yelling from VA to you!! I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear more. You are so deserving!
Oh my goodness! That is wonderful! I'm so happy for you all, and I know that you are thrilled to get "the call!" Best wishes as you pack and prepare to travel! Congratulations!!! :)
You have absolutely MADE MY DAY!!! This is such great news - you have no idea how happy I am for you! I cannot wait to hear about your first trip - especially since you're going truely blind (I think I'd prefer that!). So very, very happy for you!
Congratulations. Be sure to get tons of pictures and keep me informed.
Yay Dede! We leave on December 1st too - maybe we can hang out on the plane to Moscow together. Will email. Lynn C.
isn't it amazing what a single day makes? and isn't it crazy that during all of this waiting time, there's one/two weeks to get ready to travel!!! (and you feel so unprepared?!)
big congrats!
Hooray!! I am doing backflips (figuratively of course!) for you guys! I am SO excited!! I can't wait to invite the kiddo to Birthday parties...and no excuses...you guys live about a block from me ;) SO Excited!!
What awesome news!!! Congratulations and best wishes preparing for your trip of a life time!God Bless:)
Woo-hoo!! This is so exciting (and encouraging!). Congrats on your travel dates and have fun getting ready to meet your child!
Kar
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR! I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I WAS TO READ THAT! CONGRATS!!! :)
Just found your blog & we wanted to wish you a safe trip. Congrats to the two of you. Dec 1 of 2006 we were on our way to Moscow.
We wish you both the both amazing journey of your lives!
Lauren & Marco
AKA Cupcakes Parents
Yippee!!!! Congratz! So happy for you. Glad it's all happening so fast for you now. Good luck getting it all together and HAPPY Thanksgiving.
How wonderful and what an amazing adventure will soon follow! Peace and Blessings~
Dede,
I am bursting at the seams with joy (Pardon the pun) and excitement for you and Rob. I will keep you in my prayers.
Joy
Woo-hooo! Can you share any more info about your referral? :)
God Bless.
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