In 2008, Joel and Clarion traveled to Vladivostok, Russia to adopt two wonderful boys. Now the adventure continues as we return to Vlad to adopt their biological little brother. Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Happy Gotcha Day, Sergei! Three boys, but three different gotcha days. Today is the last one. Four years ago we picked up Sergei from the baby home in Zavodskoy. What a day that was! Artem Baby Home - Sept. She will be with .

Friday, March 09, 2018. But thanks for coming back anyway. Current events, I think that was a class in high school. Sorry, I got distracted again.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Sadie Bella Loktung Hirschberg and our adoption journey video! Today we went to Family Court to finalize our adoption of Sadie. Praising the Lord right now! As he asked me a couple of questions I felt the tears welling up inside as I so happily said yes! We Praise the Lord for his goodness to us! .

Wednesday, June 20, 2012. They are still in the place of limbo. Their reality is the waiting, the uncertainty, the roller coaster of emotions that come with adoption.

Sunday, November 4, 2012. On November 3rd, 2011 there was a little boy named Aman, no last name because he belonged to no one. He had these eyes and this smile that melted hearts. Then there was this family that loved him but they were waiting for paperwork to come together. On November 4th, 2011, during lunch, Job stepped out to take a phone call. He came back in and calmly handed Christin a note. And his Daddy and Mommy cried happy tears. And they were clearly tired but so, so happy! .

Friday, February 1, 2013. Flu season is awesome! Sunday, January 20, 2013. Brooke is 5 months old today! A psychiatric.