sharing the news

Time is going by quick and I really don't feel like I will be prepared as I would like to be before heading to Ukraine. Not that I won't be ready to go to get my 2 kids - I want to do that now. Just want to be caught up on all the things at home. Be organized, spring cleaned, accounting all caught up, etc.
Today was a good day. My husband and DD's had some personal miracles. I went to lunch with my sisters and spent a couple hours catching up with them. They are great women! I wish the sister in laws could of made it.

Each week we have try to call L. The last couple of weeks we seem to get cut off every few minutes, so last week wasn't the best conversation. The week before is when we told her the official news, that the SDA had invited us over to discuss the possibility of us adopting her. She was very happy. She also said she was a little scared. We expressed our desire to understand and help and learn together. I was happy that she felt confident enough to share her feelings with us. That is always a plus with teenagers and parents. I emailed our common friend in Kiev, her escort for the hosting trip and possible facilitator. She is a dear! She calmed my concerns and sent me these words:
I will contact L just to chat for a while. And will let you know about her feelings...
Please, don't worry about anything which is going to
happen- He is in control! Your girl is more excited and anxious than scared or frightened. She knows she is in good hands! She knows you will be perfect parents for her!!! It will be an experience for her and she will do just great, believe me! I have seen around 100 kids leaving Ukraine and being happy in their new loving homes!!!
God bless!
Talk to you later!
N
She called to chat with L. After talking to her, I received an email back saying,
"I talked to L yesterday via phone. She sounded very optimistic; the only concern she has is the language barrier. She is afraid to go to American school- that's it! These 2 are the only fears she has, but none of those are connected in any way with you or becoming a part of your family.
SO she looks forward to seeing you in Ukraine. She literally cannot wait to see you."
When we talked to L on the phone on Sat. she said that she had talked to N. and was not worried or scared anymore and very excited to come.
Steve started asking her about a new name. I wanted to wait to decide when in Ukraine, but it has been suggested we book her ticket home now and we have to have a name for that, which will have to match her new passport with her new name. Of course we got cut off and didn't finish that conversation. I called my friend who is hoping to adopt her best friend and was calling on Sunday. I asked her to tell her that we were sorry our phone call was short, that we would try next weekend and if there was anything she wanted to say. Anne called me today to report that L said we had asked about a name, and she basically doesn't care. She will be happy with anything. Well, one option we are seriously considering is to keep her name, almost. We will make the spelling a little more American friendly and easier phonically and add a middle name. I think she will like it. We feel good about it. We will tell officially when it is officially hers. And it also could be totally different when we get there and talk together about it. We'll keep calling her L for now. I can't believe our appointment will be over in 4 weeks from today and we will see Cort the next day, then off the next day to see L. How God works wonders. We continue to pray for the other families who are in the process.