I logged in today to tidy up the last loose ends of some adoption tax paperwork and make sure I had all my numbers right. It's been such a long road and the paperwork piece is still going. Home 2 years and we just feel so amazingly blessed by this whole journey. You guys!!!!!! I look through your names through tears tonight. You changed our lives in so many ways. I love you all so much and can't thank you enough for making all of this possible. I can't believe it's been over 3 years since we started fundraising. :O

Vlad is amazing. We still have things we are working on but he's graduated and working some, his English is awesome and he's so sweet and helpful. I couldn't ask for a better teenage son, who will only be a teenager another 6 months or so before he's 20. Man time flies. 

If you're the praying type we still love your prayers as our son continues to unfurl his wings and practice flying, but mostly I just wanted to come here and tell you that what you did for us in coming along side us to bring Vlad home will always be a super SUPER big deal. So here is a loving reminder that even if perhaps you've forgotten your big role in it... I will always remember, and cherish you for it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Love, Manda