One More Thing…
In our last post, we forgot to say exactly what happens next. In Russia, there is a 10 day waiting period after the court decision before the final paperwork can begin. We have to be back in Russia on May 12 or after to begin that process. After much prayer and discussion, Rodney and I have decided that I will come back and bring Maci and Hanlee with me. I am quite nervous about coming without Rodney, but believe this is the best for everyone. The girls are so excited about being able to be a part of Kristina coming home and, after this visit, I think it will be easier for Kristina as well. We will stay in St. Petersburg for 5-7 days waiting on birth certificates and passports. We will pick Kristina up toward the end that week and then we have to spend 3-5 days in Moscow completing paperwork for the American Embassy there. When all that is done, we finally all come home.
