Monday, June 2, 2008

Hallelujah!!!

We got it!!! Our I-600 approval arrived last night--we have permission from our government to travel and bring Sam home! We are just elated...more to follow, but just wanted to let everyone know. There aren't enough exclamation points on this keyboard to let you all know how we feel right now--but all of you who have followed with us thus far or journeyed a similar path totally understand or know this feeling. Wow. Just wow.

25 comments:

kristin said...

amazing news!!! finally! congratulations!

Jessica Johnston-Myers said...

Hallelujah, indeed!! This is just about the best news ever! Hang on Sam, your family is coming to get you!!!!

Heather M. said...

Wonderful News!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Heather M.
Waiting to travel.

Nadra said...

Yay!!! Wow is right Shelley. Look out Ninh Thuan....here come the Russell's!

So excited for you guys and for Sam.

Love ya!

Julie said...

FINALLY!!!

We are just thrilled for you guys. So good to know Sam is coming home.

Jill and Andy said...

Woo Hoo!!! So happy for you guys! Prayers for a quick G&R date and have fun packing!!!! Looking forward to following you along!

lori said...

This is so great. Looking forward to seeing you holding Sam.....finally!!!
Congrats!
xxoo

Kim said...

Agree with Jessica......about the best news ever! Congratulations!!

Nicki said...

I am so happy for you! You sure have endured a grueling wait. Now for the reward! Enjoy every moment.

Nicole
(give Vinh a hug if he will let you)

Leslie & Shaune said...

oh my word. yahoo. i am so happy for you. congrats. here they come sam!!!

Leslie

Neil, Amy and The Girls said...

PRAISE GOD, prayers have been answered! I couldn't be happier for you guys and especially little Sam. I can't wait for him to meet his precious forever family!!

K said...

FINALLY! Congratulations and best wishes for a smooth journey!

Tricia said...

Hurray for Sam, Zoe, Brian and my dear friend Shelley! Tears of joy for you all! What a day - FINALLY! The green light - GO GO GET SAM!!! Congratulations!
Oh, we're coming along too. What Fun! Zoe, Ben, Sam and Little Liam are going to have the best time!
We love you guys!

Lisa said...

What a relief! Now get packin'! :)

Leigh said...

Excellent!! I'm so happy for you and I look forward to following your journey!

Teresa and Norm said...

WOW!!! I just found your blog and I am so excited for you!! CONGRATS!!! We are on Day 7 of our wait for I600 approval so seeing approvals taking place is so encouraging!!! We'll be following your journey!!!!

Bill, Paula & Will Cook said...

Hooray! There's just no adequate way to type it! :) Can't wait to see you in Saigon! :)

Melissa Cz said...

YES! I am so happy for you guys! I can't wait to see him get home!!!!

Unknown said...

I am so excited for ya'll!!!!! :) I love ya'll!
Sara Kat

Jessica said...

WOOHOO!!! Start packing!

Christy Coker, Hendrix Career Services said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to meet Sam! (I have to start prepping him for Hendrix Career Services early, you know! Grad school planning starts now!) :)

mona said...

Hi Brian, Shelley & Zoe! Heard the great news - we are so excited for you! Our prayers are with you.
Love - Mona, Jason, Grace & Jordan

Ann said...

Yippee!!!! Good for you and for Sam!!!

the Clardys

Melissa Polk said...

I just heard the news! What a blessing for all of you. Great too that you will be traveling with Tricia, Rob & Ben. Our family will keep all of you in our prayers.

Unknown said...

How wonderful!!!! I can't wait to see him in your arms