Well, lets start off by saying we didn't sleep a wink last night and we were running on adrenaline this morning for the appointment. Luba picked us up about 8:30 and we walked to the SDA. Vlad was supposed to meet us there, but he was sick, so his wife and son Lev met us there. Lev is working with the Wainwrights. Lev did his father a favor and was the translator for our appointment. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. His english was also very good, so we were able to understand the medical diagnoses and information in the file.
The first thing that was asked was "Would you be interested in a sibling group of 3?" We said yes, we would consider it, but we would still like to see groups of 2. They showed us a file of two boys (both just turned 5 and 6) and their big sister (7 will be 8 in January) from the Republic of Crimea (way down south). After some stressful moments (55 minutes) of asking for more and more files and changing our age range to older, we finally decided that this sibling group that was first presented was the one for us.
The kids are described as socialable and quiet with some delayed speech and development, which is typical for children in orphanages. They also have some issues with their adenoids and tonsils, but that is no problem. We only really received limited information at the appointment. We will know more when we meet with the director.
Luba called the Orphanage Director for the boys and the Director said they are good boys and healthy. The little girl is at a separate orphanage not far away from the boys.
Elena will be traveling with us to the region along with Dr. Yuri. We leave on the overnight train on Tuesday evening and will arrive in Crimea on Wednesday morning after a 15 hour train ride. We are excited and nervous! Can't wait to meet the kids. We bought a toy for each child and I have a few things I brought along to give them.
We're still deciding names and want to meet the kids before we give them their new name.
I guess my craft room is going to need to move up into the attic and it will become the new playroom!
The next part of our journey is about to begin.
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18 comments:
How exciting. Thinking of you both!
Chris.
Awesome! So happy for you guys!
Jen and Barry
Happy for you! God bless you and be with your family!!!
Congratulations! This is such an exciting journey for both of you. Liam and Meaghan are very excited to meet their new cousins.
Love,
Krissy,Lewie,Liam and Meaghan
Crimea region, nice! I was praying for you during your appointment because I couldn't sleep last night. Then prayed for the Wainwrights during theirs. Can't wait to hear about the kids!
Great News! Excited to hear how your first meetings go.
We are thrilled about our new grandchildren. Talk about doubling your fun! We go from 3 to six in no time at all.I can't wait to see pictures.
Mom H
Hope all goes well for you! Keep us posted! Our prayers are with you!!!!
Best news ever!!! Mike and I were jumping for joy in the backyard when we heard- especially 3 children:) We will continue to pray that everything falls in place smoothly.Love to you both.Uncle Mike & Auntie April
Congratulations! We are so thrilled for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers...we pray everything continues to go smoothly.
Love,
Dad & Cheryl
Congratulations! We've done that train ride in the middle of summer and think fall should be better...I hope! At least Crimea is warmer! Praying for a safe journey and wisdom for you. We have heard only good things about Dr. Yuri so pray he is able to give you the information you need to make a decision! God Bless!
Three kids!!! Heather... I bet you called ahead and had the files fixed (insert evil laugh ha ha ha)! Honesty thou, I am glad to see you guys made it to Kiev safely! Additionally I am very impressed with your blogging skills! Also on a side note for Andy... The Phillies won on Sunday and Monday in the 9th to beat the Rockies 3 games to 1. The Dodgers are next... I can not wait to read the next post...
your in my prayers ~ JB
Wishing you the best on your adoption.
Mike
UAFN #959
can I get a whoop whoop!!! Awesomeness Maximus
Luke & Heather
(sorry for the crazy post but we're so excited for both of you!!!)
I knew it! I knew you and Andrew would be coming home with 3!!! That's wonderful! Glad to hear a little girl is in there for a pink room. You guys were the conversation of the morning in the cubes, as everyone is soooo happy for the two of you!!!
Caroline
WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR YOU BOTH AND OUR NEW GRANDCHILDREN ITS A WONDERFUL BLESSING.ED AND I SEND OUR CONSTANT PRAYERS TO YOU ALL. GODS BLESS. LOTS OF LOVE, MOM AND ED (GIGI AND GRANBUBB)
We are all so happy for you...you get to see the kids today. We all are think of you guys. hoping you have tons of fun with the kids. god bless, best wishes
<3 Aunt Franny
I am so thrilled to hear that things are going so well for you. God is so good. We too are one of Cathy's Ukrainian Angels families . . . from Lancaster which I believe you both are as well. We adopted our son last fall from the Stroganovka orphanage in Simferopol. Are any of your kids from that orphanage? May God continue to bless you through each stage of this wonderful journey. - Steve and Kelly Eberly
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