Monday, June 14, 2010

We're Coming HOME!

Today we got Sofia's Visa at the U.S. Embassy so we are completely DONE with our adoption! YAHOO! We are headed back home early tomorrow morning and we'll arrive Tuesday night in Sacramento. Two days earlier than we originally planned. We can hardly believe it!

We've tried to soak up as much as we can of Ukraine. We took a 2 hour walking tour of Kiev yesterday with Nikolai's daughter and learned so much about the history of Ukraine and realized that it truly is a VERY young country as it has only been independent since 1991. It was so interesting to hear the perspective of a young citizen of Ukraine and all her hopes and disappointments about the country and it's leadership.We hope for the best for Ukraine and it's people...all it's people...especially the orphans, the elderly, and the disabled. Again, we have so much to be grateful for in the United States.

So it's on to a new chapter in our lives. We're now a family of SIX! We cannot wait for the boys to meet their new sister.

But especially for this boy to become a big brother for the first time!

Posted by The Sanchez Family at 8:18 AM

16 comments:

  1. Anne and Whitney: Up, Down and All AroundJune 14, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    SO HAPPY you get to come home 2 days early... i bet the boys and your parents are just dying to meet sofia in person! safe travels :) congratulations on the adoption being completed and official!!! Welcome to your new family, little sofia!!!

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  2. Looking UpJune 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Hooray!!!! Have a great trip!

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  3. PaulaJune 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Congratulations and my prayers are continually with you guys as you finally bring Sofia home! Thank you for sharing your story! :)
    Paula

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  4. april narrettoJune 14, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    yea! Now your "new" family begins, what a thrill. I know he (and your other boys) will be a great big brother

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  5. Kylie McJune 14, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    yay! how exciting! have a safe trip home. your little guy is soooo cute! :)

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  6. MonicaJune 14, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I can't wait, either! Love you guys! Safe travels!

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  7. JenJune 14, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Congratulations! That is so great that everything is completed and you get to return early!! Have a safe trip. I can't wait to hear of the adventures of your new family of SIX :o)

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  8. KellyJune 14, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Complete AND early??!! YEAH!! Congratulations Sanchez Family:) Thank you so much for sharing this adoption journey with us! Very inspiring!! Looking forward to Sofia's homecoming and meeting her 3 big brothers!! Oh the memories that are about to be made.....sigh!!! Safe travels!

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  9. AnnesphamilyJune 14, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Praying always for Sofia and her lovely family. Blessings to all of you! Anne

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  10. LinneaJune 14, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Yay! Praying for safe travels. be blessed.

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  11. Kristin FergusonJune 14, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Congratulations! Hopefully we'll be following behind you next week!

    Glad you got to tour with Olena--she's amazing!

    Kristin--P.S. How many days did it take to finish adoption stuff in Kiev?

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  12. LisaJune 14, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Congrats! Following your story has given me chills and tears on many occasions. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us. So happy for you guys!

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  13. 4 boys in AZ.June 14, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Praying for a safe and uneventful trip as you bring Sofia home! Can't wait to see pictures of Sofia with her whole family.

    Blessings,
    Barbara

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  14. shereeJune 14, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    YAYYYYY! I'm crying happy tears for you guys!

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  15. EmilyJune 15, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Truly amazing! Welcome home beautiful Sofia!

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  16. teacherJune 15, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Congrats on the early return home! Woo hoo!

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