Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Let's Roll

Today the real adventure begins.

It has been a frenzied 24 hours, but we are as ready as we will ever be. Please keep us in your thoughts, prayers and meditations during our journey.

~ May we stay safe and healthy.
~ May our child stay safe and healthy.
~ May we find the right child for our family.
~ May the legal process be swift and smooth.
~ May we fully embrace this exciting experience and find strength during its challenges.
~ May we lean on each other in times of uncertainty.
~ May we represent Americans and adoptive parents in their best light.

Thanks for everything. See you on the flip side!

30 comments:

Kaz Blog Reader said...

Wishing you safe travels!!! We will be sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Holly and Dean

Susan said...

Prayers and lots of good wishes coming your way from me!!!

You have the right attitude, and such strength of heart and character.

We will all be with you, via cyberspace. :)
I will miss stalking while in Saint Augustine with millions of 4th graders, with no beer, no tank tops, and no fit flops.

Hugs to you and best wishes for a safe journey.


Head cheerleader-
Susan

Nell said...

In my meditations, it is!

Bring back da bebe!!

May the rest of the process be as easy as your fairy godmother waving her wand to declare "poof! you are parents!"

Best of luck and everything else!

Kaz Blog Reader said...

Safe travels and we can't wait to hear all the details :)

Suzette

Alysa said...

Amen! You'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers, and bookmarked and short-cutted and all other ways stalked for the next couple of months.

Have faith that all will go well and Habibi will have a forever family very soon.

Safe travels,
Alysa

cindy said...

If anyone is prepared, it is you and Frank. Be well, be strong, take time for yourselves in a frenzied process, and live the love that you so embody. We wish you all our love and peace.

Cindy, Matt and Astrid

marsrob said...

WOOHOO!!! You bet we'll hold you in our prayers. We'll be checking your blog CONSTANTLY. We feel like you are family, in a way, and we are so attached to your outcomes! We hope it all goes SO well and travel safely! WE SEND OUR LOVE!!!

Kaz Blog Reader said...

Can't wait to read your blog early next week and meet little Habibi! If you haven't left already, I imagine you'll be leaving for the airport soon, the first actual pushes of labor :)

Safe travels...

Lisa Masse

Kim said...

Definitely keeping you both in my prayers. I hope your flights are uneventful, you arrive safely and are able to have peace in all decisions you need to make.

Kim

Karla said...

It has been quite the journey, and while I realize you are not yet there, just know that your family (and friends, of course) are with you in spirit taking you the rest of the way. Just take it one day at a time. It's your heart that will guide you. The rest will fall into place. You two are so well prepared for this, more so than you realize. Parenthood may not be for everyone, but it's definitely for the two of you, and I couldn't be happier that you've chosen to enlarge our family in such a special way. I cannot wait to embrace my new niece or nephew. Travel safely, give the first, second, or third hug, perhaps, from Aunt Karla and the West Ashley Crazies, and come home soon. We miss you already.
XOXOXO
Love, KK

Sam said...

Safe and happy travels! Cant wait to hear!!!

Stephanie and Gary said...

A safe and happy journey to you! Will be thinking of you much! Now, it's my time to blog stalk daily as I did for Catalina, waiting for the first glimpse of Habibi. A SAFE AND LIFE CHANGING TRIP is on it's way. You are on the plane, girl!

Steph

The Kieffers said...

Best wishes!!! Enjoy your trip and your layovers. You guys will be great. Just remember PLEEEEASE post as soon as you can as many of us will be on the edge of our seats to see how you are doing.

Much love,
The Kieffer

Amy said...

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Oh boy oh boy oh boy!! Yeah for Frank and Regina!!!!

Anonymous said...

Sending our best your way.

We are thinking good thoughts!

Our Family of Bloggers said...

Okay, I tried to leave a comment earlier and it didn't work, hopefully this one will.
You are on your way! Team Ruopoli is officially on its way to Kaz!!! Thrilled for you guys. Here's to a truly life changing journey-- ENJOY THE RIDE!
Lots of Love from AZ!
Sara, Adam, and "Kaz Cousin" Rylie

Patrick & Eileen said...

You better believe we'll keep you in our thoughts, etc!! We are wishing nothing but the best for you guys.

Of course we'll be constantly on your blog waiting for news and eventually photos of your little one.

Ciao for now...Eileen

Julian and Sara said...

Bon Voyage! We anxiously await news of your arrival and so much more.

Sara

Kjersten, Steve, Aitugan & Nurai said...

More than you can imagine awaits you at the other end. To say that it is life changing belittles the true nature of the transformation. Welcome to parenthood. Safe Travels. Take Care.

Hugs to you Frank and Habibi,

Tougy, Steve, and KJ

Dana said...

I am so excited for you!!!! I am so looking forward to reading your blog and following along on this amazing and wonderful journey!!! There is nothing like it! Lots and lots of well wishes go out to you!

Laura said...

May the wind be at your back on your way over! Good luck in your travels, we're keeping you in our thoughts.

:o) Bob, Laura & Little Vic in Karaganda

Jennifer said...

You guys are definitely in my prayers. I can't wait to hear from you!

Patrick & Eileen said...

Where oh where are you guys :) Just blog stalking and can't wait to hear from you guys!

Hope you're feeling okay and no big mishaps in your travels.

Eileen

Amy said...

OK - I'm ready to know you are safe and sound now! :) I sure hope things went smoothly with your travels and you had a cool stop in Amsterdam. Can't wait to hear from you and I'll keep stalking 'til I do! Sending all our love from Charleston!

The Bains

marsrob said...

Where are you now?? We're all dying to hear how you are!!!

AJ said...

Frank and Regina are safely in Aqtobe, and happily settled, although tired :).

They asked me to post to let everyone know that they don't have internet access yet, but will update as soon as they can!
Andrea

Susan said...

Andrea-you are the best.
thanks!!!

Frank and regina-thinking and praying for you guys!!!!
i hope you used the time with no internet access to rest, and you know, MEET YOUR KIDDO! :)

Karen, Glenn, Allie, Max, and Sam said...

Keeping you guys in our thoughts -- great to hear that you are safe and sound in Aqtobe. UGH, can we ever relate to Internet issues -- especially during week 1!! Thinking of you, and refreshing our browser often. :-)

Kaz Blog Reader said...

Sending you best wishes from sunny Austin, Texas! Susan & Griffin (Petropavlovsk, 2008)

Kaz Blog Reader said...

Good luck and safe travels!!! We'll be anxiously awaiting updates. :)

Gretchen