What an incredible weekend we have had. Last week we put Alex on a plane to return to Australia where he is based out of as a missionary. This time is was so much harder than its ever been to see him go and cried for 2 days. He was home for 3 weeks and it was a whirlwind of activities. We knew after Alex left we would soon be getting dates for travel. This week passed so we were expecting sometime after the weekend or next week to receive the phone call from Nancy to tell us when we would be traveling. Well our Saturday started out with Dennis busy with his errands and I headed to the backyard with homemade biscuits he had made earlier with my homemade jam and a cup of coffee. Also Bible ,my devotional Jesus Calling and my journal for Sarah & Abel. So after a bit of time in the word and journaling, seeking answers & peace from my Father with everything going on in our adoption I then started yardwork and feeding of animals goats,sheep,pigs,chickens ect. We also got a fire going to burn a huge limb that fell and clorox the picnic table. At about 1 we went inside for some ice tea as it was warming up for the day and I checked my phone for phone calls. There was a missed call but I didn't recognize the area code so I Google it and it was Naples ,Ft. Meyer's didn't know anyone down that way but then I remember a mom who is also adopting from the same area we are lives south of us & maybe it was her. So checked for a voicemail and it was Nancy asking us to return her call. I didn't think it was Nancy from RR because of the location and it was Saturday so I didn't think travel dates were given on the weekend.I made the phone call and this sweet lady acted like she knew me but I didn't know if it was Nancy for sure till she said she had dates for us! So I'm trying to stay focused and process everything she was telling me. We have been give a date for June 19. That means we would have to leave on the 17 to make the appointment. So I get off the phone find Dennis to share the news with him. This is the phone call you wait for in adoption . For us with the journey we have been on it also brings a lot of emotions . We've been here before and we've traveled , after hold our little Adalyn we had to leave her thinking we would be back the next month to bring her home. Then the ban in Russia became real and adoption was banned for anyone in America. We tried for a year Praying,Believing,traveling to Washington and waiting for a miracle. In December a year from when we first traveled to see Adalyn it became clear that for now we would not be able to get her out. So getting the news to travel again brought back all the emotions of our first journey. So as I sat with my Father and let him speak to me and show me our journey with Adalyn has been very similar with our journey to Sarah and Abel but it not the same journey and I have to trust Him. He showed me through the date of June 7, you see He gave me that date 2 years ago with Adalyn but nothing happen until this year, 2 years later. I thought it might mean travel dates a couple of weeks ago but when I saw it was on a Saturday I knew no way because they don't give dates on Saturdays, well my Father does to send His message. My Father keeps showing me this is His timing and His plan and I have to Trust. Then we have the finances. We have a whole lot to raise in a very short amount of time. He knew this also. So we rest in the assurance that He will provide in His timing. As He has told me Why Worry!!!! This is my plan not yours... Why worry!!!! He also given me this through a friend Faith,Believe then stand back and watch me work. I am the Great Shepherd and I do my job well. Just know I am working, just Believe and you will see great things beyond anything you can imagine. So as we continue this journey with so much unknown we keep stepping and Believing in Faith totally trusting in Our Fathers plan and timing. Please pray for our little ones Sarah & Abel, for our family that we will remain strong in Trusting & Believing not wavering ,for Peace & restoration for their country. For their protection. Healing emotionally and physically for their little bodies. That there would be no delays that are not from Our Father. That'll will see our Father in this journey...... Blessings Cindy