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Subject: Sunday Afternoon in Kherson
Time: 6:49:00 AM EST
Author: wandaofthewoods
Mood: Chillin'
Hello Friends and Family!
Today is our first day without our translator, Alla. She went back to Kiev last night, so we are on our own until she comes back next Monday, March 20. I miss her already. We saw the boys this morning, and I think we are gaining a little ground with them without having our back-up Alla here to help us. It is going to take a little time , love, understanding and PATIENCE, but they know we love them and we are going to be a family. Right now they feel as they are the special chosen ones, (and they are!) so the gifts and fruit and candy thing has gone to their heads. But they are slowly understanding that life is going to be a little different once at home (doma). They are typical, healthy smart boy, very active and love to tease each other and us too! Lillianna is much quieter, very smart and very sweet. She is all girl, they are all boy! What more could we ask for?
In case some of you haven't heard yet, James and I had our day in court on Friday, and we are now the official parents of Viktor, Joseph (Slava) and Lillianna (Elena). Court went very well, we were a little nervous, but the judge was a very nice soft spoken lady, who asked a lot of questions and seemed pleased with our answers :) So now the count down. A 10 day waiting period and on the 11th day we wisk the family (with Alla) back to Kiev on the overnight train (sleeper). Then, hopefull, 2-3 days to process out. As James says, we are now on the downhill slide! So far it all spells SUCCESS!!!
We are very happy and blessed to have such help as Alla, and to find the perfect family for us. After March 16th we can leggally post pics on the blog for you all to see. These kids look just like us and/or family members, can you believe it? Of course, it is going to take a lot of work to get where we want to be with them. We are hoping once we get home and we are the ONLY authority, it will go much smoother. Jacki, You told me so! These little tykes sure do keep you running! OY! But they are healthy and happy and that is most important. We love them dearly, and can't wait until WE are the ones who get to tuck them in at night and watch them sleep (angels).
I will update again in a few days. Thanks for the comments Lea and Rick, Liz and Dick. Oh yeah, Leanna, our Leanna kind of resembles you! Her name now is Lillianna, but in her groupa she is Elena and it sounds like Leanna! Hope to see you all soon, within a couple of weeks.
Love,
Wanda and James
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congratulations guys, it been a long long road i know, but well worth the trip.. can't wait to see your new family in person sometime this spring. i appreciate you keeping me up to date. i think you have three very fortunate kids, and hopefully history will not repeat itself as they grow up i.e. you, me and shawn. and to everyone else that reads this, please understand this is more a joke than actual fact ( well ,sorta )
-wade
3/14/06 6:05 AM
Jim and I are so happy for the two of you, it is so nice to hear about your new family. We can not wait to meet them and to see you as a whole family, that has got to be a beautiful sight. Well we have heard that you have been looking for a flight from JFK to Syracuse of you checked with Jet blue, I was just on and it looked like $124.00 per person to fly. Just wanted you to know hope this helps, injoy your new family can't wait to see all of you.
Love Always
Sue and Jim
and Family