We have a slight lull. We found that our documents made it back to Kyiv yesterday and were submitted to the SDA today. We are again asking for some Divine intervention to move things along quickly so we can get to court and start our 10 day count down. Sergey has a meeting with the regional passport agency today to ensure all of what needs to be in place after the 10 days is done, to minimize further delays. We spent a few hours at the orphanage with Irina yesterday. Sergey helped us provide some English lessons so it will be easier for Irina & I the last few days here to be able to communicate at least at a basic level. She is trying and will need some additional practice. Of course, it will be easier over time after hearing the same phases over and over again. Ira knows about the coming court date and indicated she is nervous about it. She was reassured that we would be together and that will comfort her. The judge will basically ask her if this is what she wants and if she is going with us on her own free will. As anticipative as she might be, we are sure she is having a lot of anxiety of the unknown and being taken out of her comfort zone. She asked Sergey if she will have an interpreter waiting for her when she arrives in the US... She has had a lot of encouragement from her teachers that this is the best thing for her and the opportunities are too great to pass up. They have been so supportive and caring. That is a blessing. We pray and thank God every day and ask for His continued blessings. On one hand the road ahead seems to be getting clearer, but on the other hand we remain cautious, based on our experiences so far. We take nothing for granted, we just keep on praying. We seem to expect the unexpected! We plan to see Ira after school this afternoon. We need to do some gift shopping yet for the orphanage and the other kids in her group. An update on Sharon: We just can't seem to find anyone suitable to meet her standards, no matter the scent! Tomorrow will mark Debbie and my 27th anniversary. See that, even a kind and gentle person can tolerate an Ogre, just ask Shrek!!! - Dale
Pic. 1 - Cooking in our apartment; Pic 2 - The tram (trolley)
5 comments:
D,D and S,
It was so good to hear your voices this week! We are excited about each step and pray things will be as expedient as possible.
Erin is a great little translator so tell Ira that there's a 14 year old who speaks pretty good English who can help her.(It would actually make her feel good to help out)
Love,
Beverly
Hi guys!
Wow. Bless her heart-it's got to be overwhelming for her. How can she understand how much her life will change? I hope it will assure her to know that there is an ever-growing crowd of kids here who can translate for her! Love reading your blog, and especially the updates on Sharon's love life!
~Nancy
Happy Anniversary! Hope you guys have a wonderful day and are able to celebrate somewhere nice.
Tell Ira that we are all praying for her that she have the peace of the Lord throughout the upcoming weeks and months as she adjusts to her new life.
Glad you still have a sense of humor. We are enjoying it!
Blessings,
Laura and Rob
Wow--sounds as though things are finally moving along for you. How very exciting. Can't wait for you to get home and start your new lives with Ira. I know she must be very apprehensive but am sure she will adapt very quickly---she will have FABULOUS parents to guide her!
And Happy Anniversary! Hope you can find a great way to celebrate this memorable anniversary on foreign soil. Congrats, Deb, for hangin' with an Ogre for all these years!
Hurry home, and God bless each and every step.
Love and prayers, Becky
Dale and Debbie,
thank you for excellent blog updates. I check them every day with much excitement. I prayed that you would figure out a way to do something special for your anniversary tomorrow. What an opportunity for marriage growth this adoption journey must be. God bless you as you are trusting and waiting on Him.
Love,
Iryna
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