Today is quite a bit cooler than previous days. We are really enjoying the reprieve. Up at 4:30am, we wasted time until we could go down for breakfast at 7:00am. We found that the juices at breakfast are still cool if we go early. This morning we had our court appearance.
Oh, are you waiting for something? Oh yeah! You haven’t heard the news, yet. Our application has been APPROVED!!!! Yep, we will have custody of our daughter, Lilia Marie Cope, in 10 days. After the 10 days we will get Lilia and all the papers to prove that she’s part of the Cope family now!
We can’t think of a single negative thing to say about the court hearing. Everything went smoothly. The judge, prosecutor, guardianship rep, and ministry of education rep were all respectful, polite, and professional. Due to my nervousness, I was a tad spastic. My husband is more than willing to share a few humorous stories about my performance in front of the judge. Just ask! We’re beaming with excitement and feeling very light-hearted. Another huge weight has been lifted. We are so thankful for your prayers and extremely grateful to the Lord for his hand in this entire process. It’s not over, yet, but much closer. Caleb, you’re a big brother!
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We are very happy for you! It was great to talk to you. I know it is a relief to see her smile and respond to you. You will be so comfortable with one another by the time you get home. What are your plans for filling the hours until you get to take her to the hotel with you?
We will continue to pray that your time there will pass quickly and that you won't have to stay extra days.
We've been out of town, but so excited to see all that's going on in Russia. Our prayers are with you in hopes for a quick return with your sweet baby girl!
What wonderful and exciting news! I am glad to hear that all went well.
So glad to hear things are in your favor...we've been praying for you. :) Your stories and posts were perfectly "Hallmark" until you mentioned the bleeding goat...that was weird. :) Rich said he could have saved you a trip to Russia because he wants to sell one of our kids at a fair price to buy an RV. I think he's kidding...we just got back from a week's vacaction with the fam. He's still in shock...I think he'll change his mind. :) Just kidding. Hang in there-you'll be back before you know it. -Amy
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