We Made It!!

We are finally here in Kiev Ukraine after a long trip!! The flight from Chicago to Germany was 8hrs long and tiring. It was weird leaving at 2:30pm our time and landing somewhere else at 5:45am. In Germany, our lay over was extended, but it wasn't bad. It gave us a chance to freshen up, eat breakfast together at McD's and relax while we waited for our flight. We left Germany at about 11am their time. This plane was smaller than the one before and was very bumpy. Tim and I didn't get to sit together either, so that made it harder. I've only flown Southwest planes for 1hr 15min from Chicago to Alabama- easy flights. After hrs. of sitting in the same spot and lots of turbulance, Tim and I offically DO NOT like to fly! However, the Lord is our example, "who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross." Hebrews 12:2
It was such a blessing to have the Heims with us the whole time. They will never know what a comfort they have been to us. It was hard to say good-bye to them at the Kiev airport when our driver and facilitator picked us up. I cried at the thought of not having Traci with me anymore. Her help and guidance have been a gift from God.
Our SDA appt. went perfectly!! They asked us a couple of questions, but I think our actions spoke louder than words. When they showed us Irina's picture at 12-18months old we both gasped and my tears flowed. The lady kept starring at my tears of joy.
Our facilitator showed us how to get around, get groceries and took us to a restaurant for dinner. During dinner, she told us that Irina was recently asked if she would ever want to be adopted and she responded, Yes, if they love me and I love them!! God answered all our prayers that He would prepare her for our coming. I think her answer confirms God is at work in her heart. We already love her, and we pray she already loves us. We then got settled into our appt. to get some much needed SLEEP!
We leave Kiev today @3:30pm for Kharkov where Irina is. We will travel by train at night in order to sleep on the way and arrive in the am ready to got to the orphanage. I absolutely can not wait to see her!!! Please keep praying! God is answering! I'm in awe at the work of His hands!
We miss home and we miss our kids something awful. It's quiet here. We don't really know how to act!
Will post once we are settled in Kharkov.