Oh How I Miss Thee

Dear Kole,
I miss you terribly. I am sure I don't let you forget that. But lately, I have been thinking of you a lot. Thinking of how big you are now, what you look like, if you can talk, if you even remember us, and SO much more. Another thing that is on my mind, is the institution. Our facilitator thinks you may have been transferred there :( We are trusting God 100% no matter what, therefore, we are not worried. Of course, we are praying and hoping that you aren't there, or won't be anytime soon, but no matter what happens we will still be your family. We are convienced that this is part of God's plan, for us to bring you home. But even if the worst happens, and you don't legally become part of our family, you still will in our hearts. But there's no need to think about that right now. You are my little brother. Those 5 little words right there, make me light up like the sun. I become astatic every time I hear or see those words. No matter how many times they've been used. No matter how many brothers I have in the end, I will still be beyond grateful and excited that you are my brother.

I'm also beyond excited to do photoshoots with you, talk with you, play with you, hold you, and the list goes on. I've already told you that I can't, unfortunately, go to EE to get you this time. So I have already prepped mom and dad to make sure they send pictures and videos of you as soon as they meet you. I will be at 3am if I have to, to make sure I see your precious face :) 

Hang in there buddy,

Love Sissy<3

Already Spoiled

Dear Kole,
Let me just say, you are going to be one spoiled boy! Almost every time we go to SOME store that contains clothing, mom or I always look for stuff for you. We just naturally start shopping for you ;) And if it's like this already, can you imagine what it will be like when you are actually HERE?! And now that our paperwork was delayed, mom and dad probably won't be traveling to get you till September :( But at least it will be cooler out! So now we have to pack you warm clothes and footies! I can only imagine how adorable you will look in footie pajamas! So far, I think you have 3 sets of PJ's and like 5 outfits. Including a pair of skinny jeans! You're already one stylish little man<3



Love you pal!
Sissy

While I'm Waiting.......

Dear Kole,
First off, I'm sorry. I am so sorry. We are trying our VERY best to get you home as soon as possible, it's just not going as smoothly as it should be. I miss you sooooooo much, buddy! We really thought we'd be on an airplane by now.

This is one of those times where I have to remind myself, it's all in God's timing. I know He must have a bigger and better plan then we do, and He WILL provide and go before us. I know something good will come out of this, we just have to wait and see.....wait. I despise that word. I don't like waiting in line for anything (I don't think anyone does), I don't like sitting and waiting, waiting on someone, etc. I am a very impatient person but I have God to wait with me. That's another thing- we're not in this alone. As you go through a typical orphanage day, Kole, God is with you. As we work to get all these funds and paperwork together, God's with us. He says He will never leave or abandon us. NEVER. 

So, while I'm waiting, I will continue to count on the Lord and trust in Him and His timing. You probably don't know anything about Jesus, and are too young to understand it, so I pray for you day and night. And I won't stop until you get HOME.




I love you to the moon and back!
Love,
your inpatient sister 

Dear Mr. Good Looking,

One of the Ukrainian sites you're listed on, has this majorly adorable picture of you on it. You look younger in it, but still, super cute!! Have I ever told you how cute you were when you were younger? And you still are, way too cute!


Love you bubby,
Sissy

Exciting News + Trip To Target

I have some pretty awesome news, buddy! We have our taxes back!! Yep, that means our in-country expenses are covered. We are just $3,000 short, which we need for the plane tickets. At the moment, we're planning on taking part in a yard sale at our church, while hosting an online fundraiser with the Falvo's. So that's where we are in funds, now an update on our trip to Target :) The other day we went shopping, and picked out your first two pairs of PJ's! They're cute little monster pajamas for you to wear in Ukraine when mom and dad come to get you.



P.S. I wanted to post a baby picture of you. You were probably like 2 when Mrs. Gretchen took it. I just can't get over how adorable you were! And still are ;)

Love you to the moon and back,
Sissy

Hey There Delilah...

The Plain White T's sing 'Hey There Delilah' which is pretty much about this guy missing his girlfriend while she's away in NY (I think). It just reminded me of you because I'm missing you like crazy while you're in another country and I'm here in my air conditioned home with a rather large family that is anxiously awaiting your arrival. I know, really the song doesn't reflect our story, your not my boyfriend and none of us are in New York but hey, give me a break! On another note, incase you wanted a little update on the process, we were USCIS approved a few days ago, so now we're just waiting on the money. The oh-so slow and steady funds! But I promise, we will come rescue you SOON!!! We're hoping that May or June will be 'our month' :) I know I've already covered this, but man am I excited!! I see your pictures in the dining room, on the fridge, on my bedroom wall, in the boys room, all over the house and I just think of you being home, here, with us. And how amazingly awesome God is, to allow us to bring you home, and with that he is providing! I mean, I should really thank him more often. You were a long shot dream, someone you don't want to say goodbye to but you know you have to and probably won't see again. It sounds sad. Pretty depressing actually. But with God, you could have a happy ending! Not that this is the end, just a really good chapter in our story ;) Because between you and me, I don't think our story book will be closing any time soon. So anyway Kole, mommy and daddy are hoping to come get you in the next month or two, and until then, I'm here, preparing for your arrival (which will be the best chapter!) in fact, I already have a board on Pinterest (don't worry, you'll be learning about that very soon) that's titled "Kole's Homecoming". So you can only guess what type of stuff I pin on there.... Cute little ideas for your homecoming party, and airport arrival=)



I love (and miss) you to the moon and back 1,000,000,000 x 1,000,000,000!
Love,
Sissy

My Sunshine

I heard this song, and couldn't help but think of you. Seriously, this song was written for you! YOU ARE the sunshine on rainy days, for me my dear. And remember, there must be rain before the rainbow. And that storm is almost over for you, I promise. 












Love you sunshine,
Sissy