Our friends are in Russia right now, petitioning the court for permission to adopt the little boy they have claimed in their hearts for five years, "V". The little boy they first met at 3 is now 8, but his heart remains pure, by the Grace of God. When they arrived at the orphanage in a very remote town in Siberia, to reconnect with their son before the court hearing, V ran to them and jumped into their arms when he spotted them! I can imagine the joy they felt, being welcomed so warmly by the little boy they have fought for, for five long years!
On their blog, our friends posted pictures of the area he is living, as well as pictures of "V" playing with his parents, as well as pictures of the apt. they stayed in while visiting him at the orphanage. Skip was excited to see the new pictures and took alot of time looking through them. Here are his comments/observations:
SKIP: Is that the same playground WE used to play in?
ME: No, just looks the same.
(Viewing the picture of the single bed in the bedroom )
SKIP: Hey, that's the apt. we stayed in the last two times.
ME: No, just looks the same.
(In response to the kitchen pictures)
SKIP: Yup, that's the kitchen alright! I guess all kitchens in Russia has one of those things that heat water up for tea, huh?
ME; Yep, I think they do!
And finally,
SKIP: "Vlad looks happy that's he's with his mother and father FINALLY (emphasis on FINALLY)
ME: Absolutely buddy, absolutely"
A little bit later
SKIP: I need to remember to pray that the Judge says Vlad can go home with his parents, and have brothers.
ME: That's a great idea...and then (unspoken)That's my boy!
We're all praying that this story comes to end soon. Their original court hearing was held yesterday and was postponed because the prosecutor had an emergency en route. They will go back to court tomorrow (9pm EST) to continue the hearing.
