To Russia With Love!

Passports, check. Visas, check. Gift for Hope, check. Everything is just about packed and ready to go. Our passports and visas finally made it here yesterday. Our wonderful neighbor and friend literally chased the Fedex truck down the street for us so she could sign for it (we were at the sheriff's office getting fingerprinted for our dossier and missed the delivery) -- now that's friendship! :) So, we are all set to leave for Russia today and just about 24 hours from now, we will be checking into our hotel! We are still in awe at the events of the last 7 days. It seems so surreal. God has been truly gracious to us through all of you! And, while you are sleeping Sunday night, we'll be meeting Hope for the first time (it will be Monday morning there). Thanks again to everyone who helped us get ready with just one week's notice! We will post an update soon!