We arrived in Moscow today at 8am..there is a 4 hour time difference between here and Novokuznetsk. Isabella did wonderful on the flight. It was nearly 5 hours long and the only time she cried was when we had to put her snowsuit on her when we arrived here in Moscow. She is attached to my hip..literally. She and Derrick are making progress daily. God bless him he is trying so hard she is just not used to being around men and with all the changes she is going through it it alot for her to handle. Today was a rough day with the time change and trying to get her on their schedule here. She wanted to go to bed at 4pm..I don't think so!!! So we were able to hold her off until almost 7:00. I can't get over how she just lays down and goes to sleep. She has been through so much the past few days and she is doing so well. It is just such an adjustment for her and Derrick and I are so tired and homesick that many times we take turns being the strong one. In many ways being so close to getting to come home but still being here is harder than it was 2 weeks ago..the home stretch is not as easy as I thought it would be. I keep telling myself that not only does God not give us more than we can handle but also we have a little girl who has to be terrified and 2 precious boys at home who have been angels and so patiently awaiting our return so....WE CAN DO THIS! Tomorrow we are going to venture out and get some pictures of Moscow for Isabella's book and maybe get some "American" food. We are so glad to be this much closer to home and realize that this time next week we will have been home for a whole day. I am starting to worry a little about the flights. Our longest flight going home is from Germany to Chicago which is about 10 hours...YIKES! 10 hours is painful for an adult much less a 1 year old...but like everything else we will deal with that when it is happening and not before. Sunday Isabella will see a Dr. from the embassy and Monday and Tuesday we have business to take care of at the embassy before heading home. We are so close and can't wait to step off that plane with our baby girl and finally have our family together. I haven't mentioned the boys much because to be honest I can't even go there at this point. We are so beyond missing them that it is nearly unbearable but very soon we will be with them and this will be in the past. We love and miss you all and as always we appreciate all the prayers and support. Keep the prayers coming..we are in the final innings and the stress level is high.
Love from Moscow..finally!
Amber
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Yah!! You are finally in Moscow!!! Just one more step closer to your boys. Praying each and every time I think of you all(which is all the time)!He is there holding you and here holding your boys...SO glad Isabella did so well on the flight!Soon we will all see you together as a family of 5!!!!!Loving you from here, Missi
Sounds like you have a busy few days ahead of you and you will be HOME before you know it! Stay strong...I know its been super hard being a way from home, but you've made it this far and you are now in the final stretches of bringing your baby girl HOME! You are truly an inspiration to me and you have way more strength than you give yourself credit for. Whenever you start to feel stressed about being away from home, just give your sweet baby girl a big hug and kiss and remember that this long trip has been soooooo worth it!
Thinking of you constantly!!!
Lots of love,
Tai
I can't believe you are so close to coming home. I can't believe I is doing so well. I am praying for a calm and safe trip home.I will be thinking of you and Derrick. FYI Make copies of the adoption papers at the hotel. They asked for our papers at customs and Thank goodness I had copies. One family had to hand in the yellow envelope. They will make copies for free downstairs. Inessa put it in the update at the bottom. I am so glad to hear that I is doing so well. Our floght wasn't too bad. Just walked alot. With Maura staying awake the whole flight, she went to bed right away at midnight and slept all night. She has slept every night since. It was hard , but so worth it. It makes bedtime so much more fun and peaceful for everyone. Have fun in Moscow. Hit the toy store. I did buy a few coloring books for Maura as she grows into a bifg girl. They do have Russian cars for the boys there too. I can't wait to hear all about your journey. I miss our talks. Thank you again for helping me with Maura. The video and pictures of our Gotcha Day are something I will cherish forever. You helped make those memories more special for me. God has truly blessed our family with true friends.
One step closer to home! I know it is harder than you ever imagined, but so was having the boys and you look back on that now in amazement. You will do the same with this awesome adventure to get your beautiful daughter. I put her pictures up at work and think of you all so often. Had to find a picture of the boys then because I felt guilty having a picture of Isabella and not them. Made your mom and Robin laugh! We can hardly wait too, to see you on Wednesday! Hopefully the crowd won't freak her out! Hang in there just a couple more days and then you'll be home!
Praying for all three of you!
Love ya! Beth
Hi Amber and Derrick,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you as often as you pop in my mind, which is very often! I know the time spent in Moscow is more difficult because you want to be home with your family and sleep in your own bed. I thought of a bible verse that I use frequently that may give you peace:
Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come onto me, all ye that labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”"
God created this beautiful little girl for your family. He is there holding you up now during this difficult time, just as he was there putting the seed of adoption in your heart. Stay strong in the Lord and know that your homecoming is only a few short days away!
God Bless you and your amazing family.
Sam
Amber & Derrick,
My heart aches for you because I know how hard this must be for you. So close....yet so far away. As I'm typing though, I see the little box on your blog below that says "4 days until our child is home"--just 4 days!! A couple of months ago you couldn't imagine being that close to having your family all together!! My motto when I traveled some from Colombia alone with our kids was "I can do anything for one day!". I know you and Derrick can do anything for 4 more days--so hang in there and keep counting it down! You'll be stepping off the plane in Evansville soon! I'm praying today that "The peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:7
Still praying and will continue to until you touch down here at home. Hang in there!
Hey Guys!
You're soooo close and we can all hardly wait! I'll miss checking your blog! Derrick -- Gavin looked so cute at church yesterday with his cowboy hat and belt buckle. I told him I would tell you he needs a pony!! REALLY, he needs a pony! (I'm just trying to help!)
Love you guys,
Marla
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