News from the Russian Front : :

Hey Everyone:

We have been granted the adoption of Ivan!!  We just got out of court and the judge did not waive the 10 days.  So, we won't be home until later.  We will know more when we get to Moscow.

We saw Ivan twice now and he was scared the first time, but the second time, he was talking, smiling and playing.  He warmed up to us right away.  The good news is that we will be able to spend more time with him before we leave for Moscow. 

Thanks for all of your prayers!!  Court was very difficult but we felt like the Lord was with us in there. 

Howard, Nancy and Ivan

(Happy Mother's Day Nancy!)