Well it came as a surprise to us to get a phone call this past Friday with a potential referral. We got the call about 45 minutes before leaving for the Go Diego Go show. I think Chris can attest to the fact that the show was a blur and our minds (and hearts) we racing. I looked over at Jordan... with an ear to ear grin and Garrett rocked so hard and fast I thought his head would spin off. What a moment.
When we started this process, we agreed that we were on a need to know basis and that we would not accept a referral unless we felt truly comfortable. Contrary to this agreement, we have managed to accept this referral without having any information. When we got this referral, something in our guts just felt right. We are scheduled to travel to Russia on July 15th. This little girl (9 months) is in a region southeast of Moscow called Orenburg. The region sits just north of the Kazakhstan border. We have heard wonderful things about the region and the structure of its orphanage program there.
Gram and Coach have signed on to babysit for the first trip. Jordan and Garrett are very excited to have them. Garrett doesn't have a clue, he agrees to everything and Jordan is already scheming. It seems that Jordan and Gram share the same passion for chocolate so I can only imagine the creations that will occur in the kitchen while we are gone.We are very excited for our trip and really feel cautiously optimistic. Will keep you posted as we get more information. Russia... here we come!
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We can't wait to babysit for your trip! Jordan, how about pie for breakfast??? Sounds good to me. We can send mommy and daddy notes through the blog while they are gone. No telling about the pie though!
Love and big hugs,
Gram and Coach
One week from today you leave for another journey to complete your family...We are excited to add #9 to our grandbabies...Will await good news from Russia and look for lots of pictures...Getting good at this blogging...right????
Love...Mom xxoo
So excited for you guys and so happy! Can't wait to follow your journey to russia and be your blog stalker again!
Hey there.... I'm keeping up with the progress and we are very excited to get more news... your pictures are amazing and the kiddos are even more amazing... so gorgeous.... good luck and we'll miss you while you are gone.. I will keep posted on this site....
love
luciana
Dear Kristen and Chris,
We could not be more thrilled for you!!! I can not wait to meet the third Carey Baby!! I may not have access to a computer while you are gone but, I will try my best to keep in touch with you while you are in Russia!!! WE can't wait to see all of you when you get back and get big hugs and kisses frm Jordan and Garrett!!!
Love,
Linda Darrow
Hi Kristen and Chris,
SOunds like you are off for an adventure. Dennis and I are very happy for you and think of you often. We are on the other end of that spectrum we now have two out of high school can't believe it Good Luck It will be a great trip
Love Debby and Dennis
Now I know where you get your sense of humor, Kristen. Your mommy!!! Best of Luck during your travels and I will work on the bags of girl clothing! (Tell Chris I will pack him a Buzz Lightyear suitcase from BJ's closet.)I am so impressed with this webpage and have to say you and Chris are pretty awesome parents in my eyes. Look forward to the updates! Good Luck, Terry
Congrats. It seems as if so many people are getting referrals this month. I can't wait to read about your experience. I found your blog linked from someone else's site. I am also with A-O and waiting for a referral, but in a dif. state. Can I link to your site?
You leave tomorrow. How exciting. I hope she is a perfect fit for your family. I can't wait to hear about your trip.
Hey --I am sitting here on the family room couch--thinking---where the heck are those guys---proably sitting in a metal tube with a flat butt, swollen ankles, and sore elbows from the beverage cart. Smile----close your eyes, take a dep breath and push ahead---it is worth it.
Dana
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