Update

I just wanted to take a minute to update you on a few changes.

As a result of the slow down in the court system, the wait times in Novosibirsk have been increased from six months to ten months. Because we have been waiting for five months, and up until a few weeks ago were considered on the longer end of the wait time, our case manager mentioned that we can pursue another region if we choose. However, Adam and I both agree that we would like to continue our adoption through the Novosibirsk region.

There are two reasons for this.

1 - We know that this is where the Lord is leading us and that our daughter is somewhere in this region.

2 - If we were to change regions now, we would be put at the bottom of the list in whichever region we choose. More than likely this would result in a much longer wait time.

God has given us so much peace throughout this whole experience. There have been many times where we could easily become frustrated and give up, but the Lord has been so faithful in keeping our eyes focused not only on the adoption, but on our growth as Christians as we step out in faith and trust that God will work out the details.

Speaking of details...

Adam was informed that he is required to take six days of vacation anytime between now and July 4th. While it sounds wonderful, he has been saving his vacation for the two trips that we must take to Russia and there is no guarantee that we will have a referral by July.

Could you please be praying that the timing works out just right?

Blessings,
Anna