Saturday, April 26, 2008

The End and The Beginning






We really couldn't be happier people than we are right now. The journey of adoption has been an incredible experience. Last Monday we waited anxiously with our parents at O'Hare airport for Nora to arrive. We saw her coming down the escalator and we thought our hearts would explode! I will remember the moment that Oleg placed our baby girl into Dana's arms the rest of my life. I will also remember she and I falling asleep on the couch late that night. Now we can enjoy life together as a family. She has only been here physically almost a week but in our hearts and souls a long time..... Nora is getting adjusted - she fights sleep but loves food! We look forward to the many joys and adventures of parenthood. We look back and reflect on all our memories and friends made along the way. As I reflect upon my experience of becoming an adoptive parent I now know what my parents felt for me when I was adopted many years ago. Life has come full circle for the Spyker Family, we thank God for his blessings in our lives.

Friday, April 18, 2008

She is on her way!

Well Nora has left the baby house. Amy our dear friend and traveling companion for the first trip was with her when she left. She advise she smiled the whole ride to the airport. I am so happy Amy is with her. The next day Amy and her daughter Karina was picked up to go the the US Embassy to have the medical exams. And there in the car was Nora again . She was with her nurse who is watching her until Oleg takes her to America. Amy said the exams went smoothly. So pretty soon Nora will be with us. And then we will be able to breath again. It's been so long. I can't wait to see her. Please continue to pray for her safe return home. And for us to keep it together until then.

Friday, April 4, 2008

A LONG TWO WEEKS......



Believe it or not, we've been home from Kazakhstan now for 2 weeks. Nellie (our dog) and everyone else is wondering, "Well where is she?" and "When will she be here?" Right now it seems like an eternity since we were there and we miss Nora terribly. We keep busy by working and getting ready for her arrival (and watching videos of her and pictures). We have dedicated an area of the basement for her to play in..... My (Bill) poker table has taken a back seat! We're also planning for her baby shower which is next Sunday, April 13th. Our hope and belief is that we will hear something early next week. We'll be sure to keep you updated!