We received word from Russia yesterday that a new director of orphanages has been appointed in our region. This is her first time in this position. She is making some changes from the way things were done in the past. Actually she is making changes and requirements that no other region throughout Russia is requiring. Our facilitator in Russia told us that since we were adopting two children and since we have a biological child living in the home, the director will only let us adopt siblings. Since it could take a very long time to find siblings to match the age range we have requested we are having to change the ages we are willing to accept to 0-6yrs for both children. This requires a change in some of the paper work. We see this as an opportunity to show God that we really do trust Him and will submit to His will. We know that God has chosen our children and will deliver them in His timing. Please pray for these children who are waiting to find forever homes. Please pray that they are being loved and fully cared for by a gentle and caring provider. I keep remembering what Bob Glover once told me.
He said that we should pray for these children to have a visible peace . This is what I would ask that you pray. That God would give them a peace so that who ever comes in their presence would feel that peace and not only be blessed by it but would want to meet their needs.
In Christ Alone
Bob, Jo and Sarah