Tuesday, May 8, 2007

2 weeks

2 weeks from this very moment we will be in the Detroit airport waiting to board a flight to Amsterdam... then about 8 hours later we will jump on a 2 hour flight to Kiev where the last leg of our 18 month journey will begin. Between now and then we have a lot to do... we have a room to get ready- well not really ready, but cleaned out and ready to be made ready... we have lots of packing to do, we have lots of baseball and most of all we have lots of lovin on Jake to do! I wanted to go ahead and get this blog set up... our hope is that we will be able to update often while we are away, to let Jake and all the rest of our friends and family be a part of our journey... one that will change our lives in ways I can't even imagine at this point...
S.

18 comments:

David and Stacey said...

Good luck with it all. Especially with the appointment at the SDA and being away from family. Those were the hardest parts for us I believe. It was harder on the children that we left here at home than they would have us to believe. It was hard on them for us to be gone and luckily, we were only gone for 26 days. We will try to follow along on your blog.

Missy said...

I am so excited to find your blog. I am addicted to adoption blogs (especially Ukrainian adoptions) and LOVE when I find a new one. Your family will be in my prayers over the next few weeks as you travel to find your little one!

Leslie & Shaune said...

congrats shannon. i will be eagerly watching your journey and preparing for our own.

Robyn said...

The countdown begins, just remember that our prayers are with you all the way! We can't wait to hear all the details of your journey. We love you guys!
Robyn, Mark, Hunter, Daniel & Jack

Melanie said...

thinking of you all - so excited for you for following your hearts on this journey.

melissa diekema said...

Hoping and praying that all goes as smoothly as possible for you!

Erica Hernandez said...

I'll be thinking about you guys the whole time...especially on the 24th!

Take care, enjoy your time with Jake and have fun in the final preparations!

Can't wait to 'meet' your new son or daughter, S!!

rachel said...

So excited for you guys! Lots of prayers for safe travel and that everything goes smoothly.

Heather Melzer said...

I'll be thinking of you guys, Shannon! What an exciting time! :)

Susan Weinroth said...

Will be thinking of you lots!!! :)

Joanna Bolick said...

I am definitely thinking of you guys!! It's not so long now!!! You are in our thoughts and prayers!

The Blake Family said...

To the entire Zickel Family, may God Bless You and keep His hands around you during this exciting time in your lives. Kenny and Shannon, we look forward to seeing you upon your return, and we will continue to lift you up to the Lord in prayer daily. Coach David will take good care of Jake, and I am sure the next time we see each other we will all have stories to share. God Bless! David, Suzanne, Austin and Aaron

Candi said...

How exciting! I will be eagerly awaiting good news (and pictures)!

Unknown said...

Shannon and Kenny we are so excited for you! We will be thinking of you all often and hoping for a wonderful outcome. Can't wait to read the blog and keep up on your progress. Have a safe and exciting trip. Love ya, Dana and Vince

Angie said...

Good Luck Zickel's! I can't wait to meet your new son or daughter..

jane said...

we are thinking of you this morning, waiting on pins and needles to hear how your day went. love you both, nannie and papa

Robyn said...

I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of you....hope that means things are going well...can't wait to hear more news! XOXO
Robyn

jane said...

WE JUST HEARD THE GOOD NEWS, CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO GET HOME WITH LITTLE ELI COOPER ZICKEL.

LOVE YOU, NANNIE AND PAPA