Monday, December 1, 2008

It is a good day...even with a nasty cold!

I have a nasty cold that just doesn't want to go away, but it is still a good day! Our 171 extension came in the mail today!!! Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! It took a few emails to USCIS, but it is here and one less thing to worry about. I attribute my cold to all the stress I was under last week!

Also, a family from my agency whose daughter is in the same orphanage and group as Vera had court today and everything went well. Plus, they get to keep their daughter during the 10 day wait!! Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! So, hopefully, that will also be the case for us.

7 days until we leave for Chicago...6 days until we leave for Russia...11 days until our court date!

8 comments:

Janette Griffith said...

I'm so happy that your plans are coming together so quickly! I will pray for a lightning-speed processing time so you can get home for Dani's wedding! :) This will be a Christmas you'll never forget!!!

Amanda said...

Yea!! I will be praying a miracle happens and you can make it to your sisters wedding!! Every time I see Vera's picture I think we need to start another adoption. She is just SO beautiful I want to kiss her cheeks. What a great christmas gift!

www.russiansweetbaby.blogspot.com said...

YAYYYY!!!! Wonderful news! I suggest an IV of chicken soup and 5 naps a day until you leave (well, a person can dream, can't they?). Anyway, I hope you are feeling better soon! :)

Sarah said...

I'm glad things are going so well, aside from the nasty cold! I highly recommend Emergen-C in the pink lemonade flavor. It tastes pretty good and it really helps me get over colds faster (although Andrew thinks it's all in my head!). I can't wait to read all about you bringing Vera home!

Coles Mom and Dad said...

So wonderful to hear that you will all be together for Christmas!! I was just thinking about you yesterday morning, and wondering about your 2nd trip, so I was very happy to see your post today:) God speed!

Amy said...

Can't wait to hear more!! So happy for you all!

Janell said...

Hooray is right! Praying all goes well!!!

nybogi said...

I can't wait until you are here. :-)