Soon and very soon...
Just a few more pics and a few more bits of info... We HOPE to be out of here on Wednesday. Vasya is trying his darndest to get us to the US Embassy on Thursday. We can BEG for a Friday appointment (they don't work on Friday's...) if we don't get it done on Thursday. We HOPE and PRAY to get on a plane on Saturday or Sunday (Merry Christmas!!!) and be home on Christmas. That is our hope....PLEASE PRAY we get here (I know youa re already but I am READY to scome HOME!)
Zach asked the DAY we picked him up "So, are we going to America tomorrow?" We WISH! Few more days, Zach...then some sanity will return (HA!) Our kids have watched so many videos it is funny (funny...in a scary sort of way...) There is literally nothing else for them to do besides that and draw (I have pictures for all of you to post on your refridgerators...) We had a great time yesterday in Yalta. We ate in a fancy restaurant...Zach kept moving his silverware (and the waiter kept moving it back tot he right place...) Enough talk - MORE PICTURES!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
IT'S BOYS!!!
2 OF THEM!!!
You are sending out announcements, right?? I'm so excited for you both and they look like they are having a blast. They wont know what hit them once they get here though, it will be alot. But it will all be good. God has been so wonderful in answering all your prayers and I'm sure He will get you home for Christmas. Good luck with everything and we will keep praying. I mentioned you all in our Sunday School class yesterday, so there are several Carmel and Indy people praying for you too. take care and Merry Christmas!!
Penny
God is so good!
We will continue to pray for you - and for the rest of your journey there before you head home!
The Smith's will have a blessed Christmas when the Fab Fanelli Four arrive in Chicago!
We are anxious to finally meet the newest additions to your family and to make them feel welcome in our church family!
Keeping you in our prayers!
God bless,
The Osborne family
They look like they are as in love as you do!
Please take care. We'll be anticipating your return. Can't wait till a 10 digit number shows up on my caller id instead of a 30 digit number!
Love you and am glad that both you and Vasya will be with your families for Christmas! Counting the hours with much anticipation!
Chel
We know Vasya will do everything possible to get you home for Christmas so he can be also. We will keep praying and God will keep working. Your boys look precious. I can't wait to not have to copy those crazy letters to answer you. Jeannie
We are anticipating your arrival, and praying for it to be before Devon leaves again.. he is here until early a.m. on the 28th! He asked when you'd be here - he got home today. I only knew as of last night that he'd be home today, surprise! anyway, its a secret from Megan - but he'll surprise her tonight! I have Christmas presents for the boys, so we are indeed hoping they get here then! Amyand her crew, and J, J and Keenan will be here on Fri to Sat... however, ya'll are closer to them and will see them down south. A and J were about 20 months apart and often were mistaken for twins, as Amy was always the same size then shorter then Jen... course the "bat" ears are certainly a dead giveaway!
Love you, just awaiting your arrival.. prayers in the air! Fran
We went to Cici's pizza for Cody's birthday on Sunday...just Cody, Shane, Kyle, and I since Lindsay stayed up with Bridgett...so I'm coming out of there with the three boys and had a look into the future of all these BOYS! I really think there will be some fabulous, AND some breath-holding experiences...
love Margaret
Just wanted to let you know a couple of things going on here guys. James is going home today! PTL!!! He is doing great and back to his old self. Shaun is in the hospital, appendectomy yesterday. It has been interesting. And last but not least, you missed the funniest staff party we have ever had. You will have to see the pictures! Sure missed you last night and all the rest of the time.
See you NEXT week. It is so great to finally be able to say that!
Love ya,
Yatta
NEWS NEWS NEWS
I just got done IMing w/ Lois and here is the copy:
(remember I am "Lois is at work" and Lois is "Tom and Lois")
Tom and Lois: Us Embassy thursday @ ten
Lois is at work: amen sister!
Lois is at work: are you done in Simferopal
Tom and Lois: Maybe home on xmas
Lois is at work: that is the plan on this end. we are all expecting you to get back!
Tom and Lois: Leave 4 kiev tomorrow
Lois is at work: YEA YEA YEA
Tom and Lois: Well chicago anyway !
Lois is at work: Yeah we know that. but we just want you back in the USA!
Tom and Lois: I am so ready
Lois is at work: what can we do to help you?
Lois is at work: let us know when you are flying and of course, how things go at embassy.
Tom and Lois: Will do
Lois is at work: hey, we need some russian lessons here too. we would like to be able to say 'hello' and maybe something else.
Tom and Lois: G2g get boys 2 bed!
Lois is at work: bye! good talking to you
Tom and Lois: Pre veyet is hello
Lois is at work: thanks
Tom and Lois: Kak de la is how r u
Lois is at work: and "my name is..."?
Tom and Lois: Prezhalsta
Lois is at work: get them to bed. teach me more later!
Tom and Lois: Ur welcome
Lois is at work: i will practice butchering them right away!
Tom and Lois: Ttyl ! Go 4 it
Lois is at work: pray feeyet...cack day lahhh...pretzelstah!
Tom and Lois: We butcher daily
Lois is at work: ttyl
So, appointment at 10am Ukraine time at the Embassy. We need to pray for smooth sailing for that. They should then be ready to fly home as soon as they can get a flight. Pray for the seats to be open when they need them. Pray for good flying weather. Pray for the arrival of the NEW AND REMODELED FANELLI FAB FOUR FAMILY coming SOON to a town near you!
Also, practice practice practice your Russian. Pre veyet, kak de la? Prezhalsta Yatta!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! OUR GOD IS SO GOOD!!! Looking forward to having all of the Fanelli family home soon!!! Keeping you all in our prayers--that the embassy meeting goes very well, that you will be able to get a flight quickly with seats open for the 4 of you, for good weather, and a safe trip home. Praying also that you all have the most absolutely WONDERFUL Christmas your family has ever had! Blessings to you all! Looking forward to seeing you soon, and getting to know your very special new sons! Hope we can help them feel loved & welcome in our church family! We love you all!
Just got home last night from visiting my parent in Missouri & it was great to be able to read your blog update! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us & letting us be a part of it. We love you all!
Gloria & Dan
In case Tom and Lois can't get to the computer, here's an update
Lois called her mom about an hour ago to let her know that THEY GOT A FLIGHT!!!! Vasya asked them to check on flights, because another american couple couldn't get tickets, and what do you know, there were 4 tickets!!!!! The news gets even better.... They will be landing in Chicago at 12:20 on Friday!!!!! They will be in Chicago for Christmas with Lois' family, and then heading home.
We serve a truly amazing God.
Lois, in case you read this, in the words of the Great Ty Pennington, "welcome home fanelli family, welcome home".
Chel
Yep we will pick them up tomorrow- most of you will have to wait until next week to greet the family - but what a blessing to be able to have them all home for Christmas! It will be quite a weekend, and they get home in time to also meet their older cousins, as Devon is home from Marines until Tues, my oldest two girls and their families arrive tomorrow as well! Yee Haw - we do have a party - course w/ a family this size.. its a party whenever we get together! Saturday's Christmas Eve "linner" will have... 27 folks here! I know they are also very much looking forward to getting to their place, and to their "other" family - thank you all for your prayers for our family. In Him, Fran
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