Thanks

Thanks for letting me come over to your house Aunt Lenell... It was way fun going shopping at 3 in the morning... i love shopping with you guys at the outlet malls... it was amazing and so worth getting up at 3...

Update

Hi everyone.  Here is another update on what is happening in the Ukraine.  This morning I spoke with my parents and they told me that it appears that they have permission to file the papers to adopt Alena.  Once they do that, i believe there is a ten day waiting period for someone in the Ukraine to object.  I don't know if they are planning on coming home during that period or not.  As far as Sasha goes, we have been told that she went to the director of the orphanage and told her amidst tears that she had changed her mind and wanted to come to America.  She was told that she would need to call and tell her aunt that.  I believe that no matter what, we will have to have her aunt sign documents "giving permission" for us to adopt Sasha.  My parents are of course willing to fight for her, but only want to do so if that is really what Sasha wants.  What a hard position for a ten-year old to be in.  I cannot imagine the emotions and struggles she must be feeling.  Please pray for her that she will know what is best and have the courage and strength to do whatever that is.  Also please continue to pray for us, especially my parents that they will be able to do the Lord's will.  Thank you for your continued support, love and prayers.  We truly do appreciate them.

GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited because it is the BYU vs. Utah game day... a fierce battle between two teams... and i  just know BYU will win even if it is one of those win in the last 5 seconds battles again that is what makes it so much fun!!! Sorry if you are a Utah fan because BYU is going to win...

GO COUGARS!!!!!!!!!!!

To the Best BYU fan.......(besides Jake and Papa)...Go Cougars!!

Happy Heywoods!

hello from me to you

You know, I really don't know much about blogs. I would love to be a blogger, but the time I have (or rather don't have) is spent at school, work with Jacob, doing homework and sleeping. I'll do my best at keeping everyone updated with my life. I'm so excited for the Holiday Season. It's my favorite time of the year. And the weather has been terrific. It's still in the 80's during the day. You hardly ever need a jacket. It's wonderful, but at the same time I love my "winter" clothes (sweaters). I love you all!!!!!! Can't wait to see you!!!!!!!

The Ukraine

As Morgan requested, here is an update on my parents in the Ukraine.  We have emailed quite a bit, and talked to them a few times.  Obviously, they got there safely.  Things went well there first day in court, so they received permission to go to the orphanage and look at the children.  They rode the night train out to the country and are now staying about forty miles away from the orphanage.  Yesterday they were able to see both Sasha and another little girl.  Despite what we were told before they left, it looks like there is more hope in regards to Sasha than we had thought.  It would still be difficult, but she told one of the workers that she would rather come to us than her mother.  We don't know what all this means, they should hopefully get some more of the needed information early next week.  Alena, the other girl they met with is quiet and shy, but seems to be warming up to them.  The only other news rather than it still being a waiting game for us, is that it has been snowing there, things move slowly and are more expensive.  We are so grateful for your support, and prayers.  Please continue to keep us, my parents especially, in your prayers and that the Lords will, will be done.