News Flash: This just in.....
I was in Wal-Mart a few hours ago picking up some extras for our future trip to Russia when my phone rang. I recognized the ring tone as my husband's so I dropped my stuff into an empty cart and sat down on a chair in the pharmacy section to take his call. I answer and he says "hold on a sec" when he gets back on the line, I hear our FC's voice and my heart starts racing. "What now Lord?", "what else could they possibly need from us now?", I thought. Kristen asked how I was and then said the words I've been longing to hear for a very long time, "you've got a court date!". What!!! We just mailed the needed document yesterday, how is this possible? With God, all things are possible! It seems that our friend Yelena, the one who carted us around everywhere in Russia, went to the judge and pleaded with her on our behalf to get us a court date on February 19th, the day before our HS license expires and she agreed!!! God is so good!! So I sat in Wal-Mart praising the Lord as we called family members to let them know the amazing news. I picked up a few more things and headed out of the store in a daze. We are going to Russia, we are going to have a court date, we are going to get our boys and bring them home! They will be home on March 11th, 2008, 7 days before my birthday. What a gift!! We'll also get to celebrate our oldest son's birthday on February 23rd, another amazing gift!
Last night I had my first dream about our boys. We were in Russia, at their orphanage getting them all bundled up and ready to leave and take them home. My dream has come true! Praise the Lord for He is great and worthy to be praised!! Thank you all for your many prayers for us. Please don't stop, we need them as we prepare to travel. Please pray that we would keep our court date, families have had them postponed in the past. Pray that God would give us peace and wisdom as we prepare to bring our children home.
Side note: I have gotten many requests from all of you, wanting to continue to read our blog once it becomes private. Thank you! Our blog will become private on February 11th.
posted by Chris Goeppner @ 4:18 PM
23 Comments:
Whew-hoo!!!!! I am thrilled beyond words for you both!!! February will be here before you know it!
(did you see my last comment- I can't find your email addy. If you have mine, please add me to the list, if possible!)
OUTSTANDING! God truly is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. I am soo happy for you guys and will continue to pray for God's provision as you move forward!
WooHOo!!! This is just amazing. So very happy for you. I nearly screamed when I read it but since Dave's asleep I had to quietly dance for joy with you.
How wonderful that an expiration date is what helped push you through. How many times have you had to redo things and this time they pushed you ahead because of it.
Praise God!
Congrads! I hope you have a wonderful trip and very good birthday! Please keep me on your list for the blog! kollis22@hotmail.com
Thanks
Kristin
Oh Penny! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes!! I'm sooooo happy for you. Won't there be celebrating at your church tonight (I guess you go tonight?? We do :O)
Oh my goodness, I can only imagine your excitment!!
You were faithful in completing the task yesterday, she'll have the new copy by the courtdate anyhow and the judge will see that you did all you could to get back to your boys!!!
Don't forget me on the new private blog! I sent an e-mail. I'd D-I-E if I had to miss out on the fun!
Penny, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your court date!! I remember so well how exciting this time is! Please keep me on the list for your blog when it goes private, I want to keep following your adventures! I think you have my email, but if not, ybjf46a@prodigy dot net. Best wishes, Godspeed, and safe travels!! Hugs, Lisa
I'm in tears after reading your news! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you all! The prayers truly worked, and I'm so glad that God is allowing you all to go back to get them! It is amazing that you will be with them on your son's birthday! Praise the Lord! :)
So exciting! I have tears in my eyes! yes, God is good. ;o)
Woo Hoo! I'm so absolutely thrilled for you! I'm also so glad that you will be there for his birthday! It will be here before you know it. Congratulations!
Chris,
Congratulations! I know exactly how you must be feeling. I am so excited for you. I'd love to continue to hear from you, if you don't mind. My email address is stacyh13@msn.com. My husband, Pat, and I are so looking forward to bring our little guy home and are anxiously awaiting our date. We're praying we are home again by Easter. I so want that! But, it's all in God's hands. When do you leave?
God Bless and godspeed.
Stacy Harrison
God truly is amazing and He hears all of our prayers! I am beyond thrilled for your both. God has the most amazing plans for these boys and for your family, and already their lives have touched so many of ours and God has received so much glory!
That is so awesome. I'm really excited for you and Chris. Good luck on getting ready and I will be keeping you in my prayers.
yeah! Praise God! you should also hit a couple Russian holidays I think. Women's day and one other. We were in Russia in feb/march of 06. Get ready for chocolates!
Hi! I would love to be included when your blog goes private. I found your link through my good friend Suz, and have read from time to time. CONGRATS!
mamoochka@themccarvers.com
God is GOOD! Congrats Penny and Chris. I have really been praying hard this week and the Lord has laid different verses on my heart concerning you!! I am thrilled. We will continue praying.
Love, Matt and Amanda Yannotta
Congratulations - I will keep you in my prayers. I have been reading your blog for a while now as I have jsut begun this process myself. I hope all goes well for you and your family. i hope you will add me to list so that I can hear about your trip - although i can totally understand since you don't know me from adam. My name is Trayce and I live in San Antonio with my husband of almost ten years (we are both 40 - ugh). My email is trayce.cerwick@att.net if you decide to include me in your travels and if not just know that the little i have read about your journey has kept me uplifted. Thanks and good luck.
Penny,
I am soooo happy to read about your news! This is absolutely fantastic. Your in for the time of your life with these two little ones. Mine has absolutely turned upside down (for the better!) since I came home with my two almost 6 months ago. Congrats and I also would love to continue reading your journey - jnwadoption@sbcglobal.net
Your secret blog pal! Jane
God is Awesome! We are so happy for you. We will pray for continued success!
Godspeed!
You, Chris, Bethany and Dave must be so busy with preparations for the trip!!! How lucky that you get to take such an amazing photographer for the occasion! I am sure Bethany will be snapping photos like crazy... gotta love digital! Keep me posted... I emailed you earlier and you have my email...we definitely want to be on your list! Until then, keep having sweet dreams! Time is going to FLY!!!!!! We won't let up on the prayers!
Fantastic news. I have been following your blog for a while. I would love to adopt from Russia one day hopefuly they will open up for Australians. I would love to still be able to follow your story once you get your boys.
God is so good! I'm praising the Lord with you and praying that He would continue to provide every need you guys have.
It is amazing how God puts so many angels in our lives. So glad to hear your news and wish you a safe trip to Kras!
I'd love to continue following your journey. I'm a prospective adoptive parent from Russia as well - just not nearly so far along.
Markay
markay714@msn.com
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