Legacy of an Adopted Child

"Once there were two women, who barely knew each other. One is in your heart forever, the other you'll call mother. Two different lives, shaped to make yours one. One became your guiding star, the other became your sun. The first gave you life, and the second taught you how to live it. The first gave you a need for love, and the second was there to give it. One gave you nationality, the other gave you a name. One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you an aim. One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears. One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears. One gave you a family, it was what God intended for her to do. The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you. And now you ask me, through your tears, the age old question through the years. Heredity or environment....which are you a product of? Neither my darling...neither, just two different kinds of love". - Unknown

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Back in the good ol' USSR.....

We are here!!! We arrived today (Saturday) having a wonderful flight and no issues getting through customs/passport control AND all of our luggage arrived :) German picked us up at the airport and said "It is so good to see you. They are all waiting for you in Kaluga" - what an awesome thing to hear!! German also told us that there is another family staying with him who just adopted a 2 1/2 year old boy -so we are all living in close knit quarters for the next few days. They are from New York and adopted their son from a different region. They are at the end of their trip, just waiting for their visit with the US Embassy. It is so nice to have another family to talk with (and speak English)and share experiences with - plus they have gone through the 8 doctor medical review and court already, so they have let us know what to expect. When we got to the apartment, we had a nice lunch and then took about a 5 hour nap. The weather is beautiful - 60s and sunny. Tomorrow (SUNDAY) we will go to the medical clinic for some tests and then go back on Monday for the 8 doctor review. Then we will leave Monday night for Kaluga. We will be able to visit with lil man Tuesday morning before court and then we have court at 2:30pm (6:30am EST) and then visit him after court to celebrate :) If they don't waive the 10 days, we will return to Moscow Tuesday night and fly home Wednesday. If they do, then we will wait to hear what will happen. Lil Man will make his debut appearance on our blog after the official "YES" is given on Tuesday - so stay tuned for pictures and his name - which we know everyone is dying to find out. We love you all and miss you, but we do feel that you are all here with us in spirit. DASVIDANYA (good bye) and SPAKOYNEYOCHI (good night).

2 comments:

the7houks said...

Glad you had a safe and uneventful trip! Convince that judge you are the best parents ever for your guy and we are anxious to see those pictures!! Praying for you. Michelle

Laura said...

Wonderful news! Anxiously awaiting more updates...and of course, PICTURES!!! :)

~Laura