Update

We have been forewarned of some possible changes in Russia. The first change is directly related to our dossier and could end up being a huge hassle. In the past, Russia has required 2 separate documents, a Warranty Deed and Verification of Residence, to be completed in the second segment of our dossier. While these two documents in themselves were fairly easy to get, we did have some complications because of our change of zip code. Also, these documents are generated by two different groups. Our Warranty Deed is from the County Recorders office, and our Verification of Residence is from our Realtor. However, there have been a few judges that are asking for these documents to be combined into one, as an in-summary of both. We have been told that the County Recorders office needs to take care of this, but that they are not always willing to do so as it is a new procedure specific to Russian adoptions.

The other possible change has to do with screening of adoptive parents. This summer, there was a little boy, adopted from Russia, who died when he was left in a car while his father went to work. While this was a tragic accident, it was clearly unintentional. However, this type of situation does send up red flags to the Russian authorities, and in order to protect other children from these situations, there is a possibility that new requirements will be mandated.

These issues are still being worked on in the court system, but are very likely to become a permanent change. We will continue to follow this and make changes on our end as necessary.

Please continue to pray that the Lord provides for all of our needs during this adoption. Also, if these changes are confirmed, that the Lord would direct us to the right people who are willing to help.

Blessings,
Anna