we climbed in a car for a three and a half hour ride towards the rest of our lives...leaving Vladivostok Russia to meet a brother and sister in Spassk-Dalny. A brother and sister that did not even know what being a brother and sister meant, as they had spent very little time together and no time together with parents or family or outside of the Detski Dom in Spassk. Wow what a ride that has turned out to be. Two great kids who continue to learn what being a family means, continue to learn how to make decisions (good and bad) for themselves, continue to learn to speak, read and write a whole new language, continue to grow by leaps and bounds.
The ride did not end with that stop in that Far Eastern Russian town. It continues down a road that, although it has bumps, continues to bless their mother and I with the family we had dreamed of. The family we had hoped for and the family we love. To John and Kristina and Keegan, HAPPY The lord has brought us together day! We love you and look forward to continuing down the road of life with you.
Dad.
7 comments:
Awesome! It's amazing how much John and Kristina have changed and grown since this photo was taken.
Love to you all on this special day! :)
Today marks 2 years for Nlake becoming a US citizen too! It is amazing how fast they grow isn't it?
Time sure goes by fast once you return home . I am sure they have grown and changed in so many ways.
What a wonderful day. Congratulations on your HAPPY day! The kids have changed so much and looks so healthy and loved now. God is good!
Happy 2 years!!! The kids have changed so much....simply amazing!!!
Happy Two Years! I say this alot, but I it's true...I can't believe how time flies!
A very touching entry. We were in Russia at the same time ~ just a few timezones away from you!
It's wonderful following John and Kristina's progress...incredible how the kids flourish with some love and TLC.
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