I made it.

Reminder this is not only a place for me to share with you all about the journey to Sophia but also a way for me to journal my thoughts feelings and well document everything that happened.  :)  So forgive me if I ramble or give TMI (To Much Information).  


So let me start before my trip.  I got a last minute correction to a document that I had already apostilled on Wednesday of this week.  I received notification at 2pm on Friday that I need to pick up the correction and get it apostilled.  Okay doke I thought how is that going to work.  I was 20 minutes from the location I needed to pick up the document from and then about 1 hour and a half from Los Angeles.  The SOS (Secretary of State/apostille office) closed at 4:30.  Would you believe I made it by 4:10 and then spent 2 hours driving home.  


It wasn't until I was in Dusseldorf, Germany on one of my two layovers that I got a chance to review my documents.  That is when it happened... I discovered on of the documents was missing.  :(  OH NO.  Well I can't do anything about not only because I was in Germany but because I had no internet connectivity.  


Side note happened in-between leaving and arriving in Dusseldorf.  I landed in Toronto, Canada and had an attack which I self diagnosed at IBS.  I had less than an hour to make my connection, which was not easily easily located.  Also had to go through security again so no bathroom for me.   OY!  So not only am I sweating and feeling miserable from the IBS but from the running.  I can't remember the last time I was that sweaty.  I almost missed my connection but wasn' the last one on. Phew!


It was nice to see familiar and friendly faces (Irina and Boris) at the airport and yet another IBS attack. I'm guessing it's stress


We get me checked into my Hotel and it has a bathtub!  Now I remember why I paid the minimal amount more for the upgrade.  OH WAIT WHERE IS THE PLUG AND THE HOT WATER.  Out to the front desk. The receptionist speaks so English.  She sent her Security Guard/Maintenance man.  So about 20 minutes I have a shower with low water pressure.  But ever so greatful for HOT water.  AWWW  So note to self and others who are traveling you might want to go and get one to bring you.  


I know there is more and that this post is probably poorly written.  I kept literally falling asleep while typing. I think I'm going to bed pretty soon I know it's early but seriously can't keep my eyes open and I actually slept on the last plane ride to Moscow and it was only 2 hours long.  


I go for my physical tomorrow and then to see my baby girl on Tuesday morning.  So very excited.


Good night to you all and I hope you have a great day.  

Fundraiser

Look how cute these are! Family of 4 for $10 and $1 


for each additional family member and 50% of all 


sales goes towards Sophia's adoption! If you would 


like to order just let me know or head to Studio J 


and let her know I sent you

Thank you Thank you Thank you

I am just about speechless but I have to say thank you to the people who have donated and shared and prayed.  Your effort and love has not gone unnoticed!  My FSP (adoption fund) jumped $10,000! I can believe and yet I can because I know that God has been in total control this whole journey! 


God bless each and everyone of you!

Second trip coming up!

I leave in just a few short weeks and well I thought I had all the money for the trip and then there were the requests for extra documents.  Well that put me either right on the dot or short.  I'm getting a approximate of in country cost and looks like I may be a $1,000 short.  :(  


I know my FSP on the side shows over $12,000 however what it doesn't reflect is that the money has been distributed for the the cost from the first trip which left me with just over $3,000 and the now that is being used for the second trip.  


If you are able and willing to help every penny counts and is appreciated.  If you could as I always ask to say a little prayer and share my story I appreciate it more than you know.  I have made many friends through this adoption and love all of you.


God Bless

Beautiful photo fundraiser

My friend Kristin is hosting a fundraiser for me and Sophia. Just click on the link (Kristen's name) and check out the beautiful pictures.   Let me just say she is very talented and any of her photos would look beautiful in anyone's home and wpuld make great gifts. Did you know Chiristmas is LESS than 6 mos away. Why not get a head start and help Sophia and I in the process. Please share with your friends and family. A public thank you to Kristin for her love and support. xoxo

Auction is up and running to raise funds for adoption costs!  If you would please share.  If you have anything you would like to donate something for the auction please contact me with the description and picture.  XOXO

Fundraisers are coming

I have an online auction hopefully going live in the next day or two.  A Cookie Lee jewelry fundraiser going until July 22.  And a very special piece of art courtesy of my friend Kristin (will post the link to this tomorrow when it goes live) You don't want to miss it.

God Bless