She Came Home

Don't want to jinx it, so I'll keep this brief. Anya came home last night. It was a very awkward evening and she said she was only staying briefly, but one hour lead to another, and the freezing temperatures outside helped our cause. She stayed. Now, Saturday night, she is still here and 'thinks' she'll stay.

I finally found the courage to sit and talk with her this afernoon about what happened two weeks ago. There were tears from all three of us, but I think we made some headway. At least I know she's now safe and not hungry -- my two biggest worries when she is not here.

Pray that doors will open and mountains will be moved and somehow, someway, she will board a plane with us in a month and head home. It's more than a longshot, but I know God is faithful, and I trust Him.
If Anya cannot return with us, I'm asking for your prayers for Nastia. She is dead-set against moving here, but if Anya cannot be with us on American soil, I promised her we would still be a family somewhere. I'm ready to move here, but Nastia is not. It will take me several months to pack up and make plans and also to secure a temporary resident visa for here.

My dream is to fly home with both girls, but if it can't be done, I am ready to accept whatever God has planned for us. Prayers always welcome...