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Adoption Update
We have been really slack lately about keeping everyone up to date on our Russian adoption, so here is one update. We were out of town last week at the beach in NC with my family. We received a call from our adoption coordinator while we were at the beach telling us that they wanted us to travel to Russia on Aug 15th.
We came back early from our vacation and are getting everything weneed to get done before we go. We will be in Russia Aug 15-20 and possibly a little longer depending on what happens while we are there. This trip will be to receive referrals of children and we will go back on a second trip to adopt the children. There is a possibility that we could not find a child we want to adopt while weare there. It will be an emotionally intense time.
Please pray that we would have safety as we travel and that we wouldbe given discernment in the referral process. Our prayer is that God would be glorified no matter what the outcome and we would not beoverwhelmed by circumstances, etc. We will keep you guys updated and appreciate your prayers!
13 comments:
From: Anthony and Nikki T
Date: August 18, 2005 2:29:21 PM MDT
Hey guys! Hope the trip is going awesome. We are praying for you and look forward to hearing your updates!!!
Love,
The T's
From: Jan E
Date: August 17, 2005 2:33:10 PM MDT
John - Thank you for the update!! We will be praying! Safe travels. Jan
From: Tim K
Date: August 10, 2005 10:25:00 PM MDT
JB-
We're praying for you!! We are so jazzed about the Ballard family growing. Please keep us posted.
Travel safely. We pray that God will open the right door for you in this whole process.
Blessings,
TK
From: Amber and Brian J
Date: August 11, 2005 10:08:26 AM MDT
Wow!!!
We are so EXCITED for you guys.
We will faithfully pray for you next week. We trust God will work all the details out, and that He will protect and guide you while there.
Be assured of our prayers,
Love,
Amber & Brian
From: Becky S
Date: August 11, 2005 2:06:44 PM MDT
Hi Beth and John,
WOW! How exciting! I will definitely be praying for you and would love to stay updated. Thanks you for sharing and many, many blessings to you over the next week. Talk to you soon.
Becky S
From: Anne D
Date: August 12, 2005 9:01:35 PM MDT
You will both be in my prayers.
love anne
From: Paula S
Date: August 15, 2005 5:47:51 AM MDT
John and Beth,
You are in our prayers as you travel and make decisions. Thanks for the
email and the opportunity to pray for your future family!! We will be
anxious to hear about your trip.
Love, Paula and Jim
From: Gwen R
Date: August 10, 2005 10:10:54 AM MDT
I'm praying for you guys!
Blessings!
Gwen
From: Nancy K
Date: August 10, 2005 4:20:09 PM MDT
Thank you for the update - will be in prayer. Love you and know God will supply you with the measure of grace needed in this endeavor. Nancy
From: Karen and Jamie H
Date: August 11, 2005 6:34:47 AM MDT
Hey Beth & John:
Thanks for the update on your trip to Russia! You guys have been on my mind lately. I will be praying for you guys to have safe travel and for discernment while you are there. We are trusting God's plan for you and it's so exciting to see it revealed in His time. Looking forward to hearing your testimony of His faithfulness when you return home.
Love,
Karen & Jamie H
From: Pete L
Date: August 10, 2005 8:27:07 AM MDT
Dear John and Beth,
Glad to hear that the adoption is back on track. We'll be praying for you as you go. Kate will tell you that Ellen and David's adoption has worked out very well - little Samuel is adoreable and healthy. It has been a long process, but well worth the sacrifices.
Thanks so much for opening your home to Kate and Michael while you were gone. I know they appreciated it tremendously. We came over to drop the truck/pick up Pete and Mike, so we got to see your lovely home and sweet dog. It was great to see you are doing so well. I know it means so much to them that you all are there. They are so glad to be back in Denver!
Love,
Cyndy and Pete L
From: Mariano D
Date: August 10, 2005 9:19:25 AM MDT
Hi John,
We have been praying for you already and we will continue to do so.
Love,
Mariano
From: Jeff C
Date: August 10, 2005 7:35:30 AM MDT
That's great news. Thanks for letting me know. Deb and I will pray for you guys and your trip and the children.
J
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