We got to see the boys!! We were taken to the orphanage about 2 PM and we met with the orphanage director. We went over the boys files. The director (Galena) started to cry when she opened Andrey's file (she was very happy he was being adopted. She has a real heart for getting the boys adopted. Then they brought the boys in and they were shocked!! I hugged Andrey so hard I thought his head would explode!! Then the boys had to write a document stating that they wanted to be adopted in their own handwriting. They also had to pick a name cause the name had to be in the document. Kolya wanted "Leonardo" but we talked him into "Nick". Andrey liked Elliott so... from now on they are Nicholas David and Elliott Andre Schweickert!! We are so happy we haven't stopped smiling all afternoon!
Tomorrow will be Medicals for the boys.!!
Praise God for the joy we've had today!!!!!
15 comments:
Leonardo?!?!? That boy is such a kick! He's going to keep you young! We are SOOOOO happy for you guys!! Lots of love, the Hathaway's
WOW!!! Praise be!!!!! It is FANTASTIC to see you all together again!!!!!!! Leo looks so cute tucked in there! (I mean Nick!)
Love, love, love, Jean & co.
Praise God! God woke me up early this morning to pray for you. Iryna Wiggam
Ochen horoshaya vestochka! I got all choked up, seeing the picture of the whole family together! Dave, I cracked up at your earlier comment about the "interesting" elevators in Russia; we will have to swap stories when you get back! I felt a lot of reassurance from the Holy Spirit when I prayed about Andre"s birth certificate situation--I think that God is going to make sure this one works out just right =o) Love, Jen (Wilkes--at least for another 12 days!)
Little Davie and Mary Katherine,
What a BEAUTIFUL PICTURE of the four of you! We are still praying hard for the birth certificate thing.We love you. Cookie and Little Jimmy
I don't know when I've seen a more handsome or happier family!!! I am rejoicing with you all...
What's the matter with the name Leonardo? It was good enough for Mrs. DaVinci
Beth
I was overwhelmed with joy when I saw the picture of you all. God is so good. I'll keep praying for God's favor as you continue this journey.
Big Hugs,
Love you all,
Kimmie
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! I'm so excited for all of you and can't wait to meet them!
Love and Prayers! Lynn
What a precious picture!! It really was worth a thousand words. I've been doing a "happy dance" for you. Every good gift IS from above!! We are continuing to pray for the birth certificate situation and we know that God is bigger than any piece of redtape. Much love to your family! Love Robin
What a wonderful, precious family picture! God is good and blessing each step! Thanks for posting your journey, we are able to share and see the blessings of God's love...continuing to pray..Love, Debbie Richards
Beautiful Family.
Praise GOD!!
Congratulations on your new family.
You all look so happy.
Continuing to pray.
Gary & Jodi Poynter - Holland, MI
OMG, Kath and Dave, I'm so excited for you and the boys! What a beautiful picture of the family, stay safe. Love you guys! Sally
Dear Dave and Kathie,
I guess Nick has visions and aspiration of Leonardo Di Caprio. Both boys **were excellent** in the Russian Shoemaker! We continue to lift you all in prayer!
Love,
Terri and Stan
Hi Katie-did and Dave! All of you look wonderful and I can only imagine how happy those boys are to see you both. By the way, Leonardo is wonderful Italian name. He obviously has good taste. I just need to teach him a little Italian, teach him to unbutton the top button of his pants after eating a 3 course Italian meal, and that the Steelers are the only football team to watch and love (that was for you Tobi and Tommy). My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless..it will all work out as God intended. Love to all, Carrie
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