We got Grace's passport picked up and stamped late on Friday afternoon after a bit of running around in a taxi and taking the tram/trolley bus home (fun and cheap). Our best information right now says that the hospital in Kyiv is still out of the TB skin test serum (shortage exists in the US too). That shortage shaves a couple of days off our time in Kyiv. We should just have 2 days doing her medical and visa paperwork, and "should" be able to fly out on Wednesday - Lord willing!!!
Unfortunately, the schedule to fly from Chicago to Appleton is greatly reduced on Christmas Day...go figure. We would have had a 6 hour layover there. I think it would have about killed me to sit there for 6 hours when it is only a 3 hour drive. So, I think we will take a bus to the Milwaukee airport and my dearest husband will come pick us up! This route is exactly what we did when bringing Elijah home. The big difference is we sat in Chicago for hours waiting for our "delayed' flight, which was eventually cancelled. (Yes, I cried more than once.) This time it will be planned - well, as much as you can plan international travel in winter on a holiday.
So, we won't have a big airport "homecoming" which is fine. I don't think too many people would have come on Christmas anyhow. :-) Hey, one out of three adoptions isn't bad!
Tomorrow, Sunday, will be GOTCHA DAY!!! Right now, Grace is sleeping for the last time in that ol' institution. She doesn't even know her life is about to flip upside down! We know it is for the better - it just may take awhile for her to realize that.
We would appreciate your continued prayers for safe travel and Grace's transition to a new life! Thank you so much!
4 comments:
Merry Christmas, Grace! You get a family with all the fixins :) They're a pretty fun family, too. You're in for a lifetime of love & fun & kisses & such.
Jill. You're coming home on Christmas. Eeeekk!!!! I can't really think of anything better than that. Almost done with this little journey...you've been so beautifully brave.
Glory be! :)
That is so exciting! Praise the Lord for moving mountains!!
Of coarse, I will continue praying for you all as your journey is just beginning. Praying God gives you all the wisdom you needs and give Grace the trust she will need to learn all about her new life.
We're praying for you today and while you travel. So excited that one more little girl has a family!
What an amazing gift for your family to be together on Christmas! Praying for everything to go smoothly and for God to continue to amaze you in this journey! So thankful you will be home!
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