A shower was given for us to celebrate the adoption of Christina and Kolya! I never thought I would have another shower and I have to say it was one of the best. I looked around the room and saw the many faces of dear friends who were there to celebrate with us and support us through gifts for Christina and Kolya.
So many clothes, fun activities, pj's, bean bag chairs, fleece throws, fleeces, etc. One of my favorites is the Storybook Bible. Inside the 2 Bibles were the kid's names and the families who gave it to them. One day soon I will be reading the stories to Christina and Kolya. Next they will be reading themselves!
We will be in Ukraine in 2 WEEKS - Dec 3rd!! Yikes! and YEAH!! Yikes, because there are so many things to do and organize before we leave. YEAH, because the last leg of the beginning will start in Ukraine. We fly into Kiev, our appointment is 12/7 to start the ball rolling in Ukraine. Then we fly ,or if feeling adventurous, take the 10 hour train trip to Odessa. Then mid week we will see the kids. The beginning will be the actual new lives of Christina Joy and Nikolay Joseph Edwards!!
YES, we finally decided on their names. Joy for the joy Christina brings us and the joy that Jesus will give her, Joseph for Dan's middle name is Joseph and God brought Joseph in Genesis through many trials to be a man strong in God's love!
Please continue to pray that God will move Christina's and Kolya's hearts to want to be adopted so that when the judge asks them if they want to be adopted, they will say, "Yes!"
We will continue to keep you posted on this blog as we move to Ukraine for 6 weeks. Erin and Jake will be flying over 12/17-1/6 for the Christmas holidays. Please pray for good flights, smooth connections and lots of rest!
Thanks for caring and supporting us in prayer.
In Him Alone, Dan and Leslie
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