Our flights were originally scheduled for Sunday but since I got Darya's visa today, Eldon at Golden Rule worked some of his magic and we are flying back home tomorrow!!! We will have a hefty layover in Charlotte, NC (7 hours!) but that means we will be home 2 days sooner. We were re-routed and arrive into Jacksonville, FL, where we will be greeted by Joel and the boys! I cannot wait!!
I cannot believe our adoption journey is coming to an end. I cannot believe that sweet beautiful little Darya is now my daughter!! It has been amazing and we are so blown away by God's provision and sovereign hand throughout it all. I wish you could all meet Darya in person one day. She is an amazing little angel and I feel so honored and privileged that God is allowing Joel and me to parent her. I pray that we will glorify God in doing so, and that He will give us wisdom and grace in raising our beloved daughter.
Now, I'm off to bed so we can wake up at 3:30am! Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey and for all your prayers, support, encouragement, and love shown to us all. It has truly been a blessing and each and every comment has been an encouragement to me throughout this journey. It is my prayer that our journey will be an encouragement to you all, too! I will certainly be updating the blog of our life with Darya! Blessings to you all!
YEAH!!! GET HOME!! LESS ORPHANS IN THE WORLD IS A VERY GOOD THING!! GOD IS SO GOOD!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!!!! SO happy for you Marianne!!!! Sorry to miss seeing you there, but SO glad you'll be HOME in your own bed on Saturday! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited to meet Darya.
ReplyDeleteI was talking to Shelli today thinking that you might arrive in Gainesville airport but it is ok.
God willing,we shall see you and D on Sunday.
So excited !
Hugs
Jamy
Congratulations : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a reunion that will be! So thrilled you are on the journey home. She is so precious.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to watch her grow and blossom, with her family! yippee!
ReplyDeleteWow...it seems like you just started the adoption journey, and now she's yours! I can't wait to continue reading your blog. :-)
ReplyDelete1 less! 1 less! 1 less! PTL!!! There is one less. May God richly bless your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are that much closer to getting home. She looks adorable. I'm glad you are her family.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have you home sweet Darya! And you too Marianne--we'll be praying for safe travels and a joyful homecoming:)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you can't wait to get home with your girl. :)
ReplyDeleteGOD IS SOOOO GOOD!!! I can NOT wait to see Darya with her big brothers!!! Oh my, Oh my!!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop by your blog and tell you how happy I was to be able to meet you and Darya at the US embassy. These are memories you never forget...adopting moms from RR meeting at the embassy sharing their joys and dreams that have come true. We did it!!! Hugs
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