Well, we are still in countdown mode. We will get "R" on Tuesday and should be heading back to Kiev that night but are still waiting for confirmation. We are having a bit of difficulty getting our airlines return tickets changed. They were unable to do it from Ukraine so we are going through our travel agent at home and seem to be having email difficulties. We are really hoping to be home by July 15th at the latest.
We have met a couple from France, one from Italy and today we just met another couple from close to home, Manitoba, that are adopting from the same orphanage that we are. We had a good chat and will see them over the next few days until we get "R". We found a supermarket within walking distance and are going to a large shopping mall tomorrow. We have to buy some clothes etc for "R" before Tuesday. Things continue to go well except that we really want to come home. The time has actually gone by quite quickly since we have arrived and we really have a hard time keeping track of what day it is:)
"R" has learned a lot since we first starting visiting with him. He is counting, saying the alphabet, colours and a few other simple English words... one being "Please". He still runs off at times but we don't all chase him now. We have figured out that he usually has a purpose to where he is going so we wait and see what he does and then go to where he is at. Sydney and him get along great. She is such a good big sister.
Thanks again to everyone for your comments and keeping track of our journey. I wish we had a more exciting blog to view but like I said, I will add pictures as soon as I can.
6 comments:
We're so happy for you guys - words can't describe! You've waited so long for this and now you're on the home stretch! We're very anxious to meet "R"! All our love, Mike & Derrick
Have fun shopping, and hope that all goes well with the return tickets. We're very excited to meet "R" - Danna just said that she can't wait to meet Sydney's little brother. I am sure that Syd makes an awesome big sister.
Enjoy the last of the journey - which is also just the beginning.
Lots of love
Lee-an and Danna
Hello "the Wrights"
I've been following your blog cause we are still on the canadian (bc) side of our ukraine adoption. Would love to email you once you get home and adjusted. Will be in contact somehow.
I am very thrilled for you and "r"...wow, what a process eh?
monika wilson
I know you are so ready to be home. I hope that the flights can be arranged so that you will not be delayed in coming home. Can't wait to see pictures.
Tammy
Hi guys!
Great to hear you get to go home soon...quite a smooth process for you!! We were hoping if you get a chance if you could email us with information regarding the adoption process once you had seclected your child...ie...medicals, photos, etc. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated...if you get the chance. Enjoy your last days in Ukraine...hope your flight works out!
Terry and Tara
Hi guys.
We are so looking forward to you coming home as much as you are. We can hardly wait to meet Roman. Heather and Roseanne were just so excited to see the pictures and follow your adventure. We have the "Bud" meister for the weekend. He is such a delight and is completely exhausted right now from playing. I just know that he and Roman are going to hit it off and probably wear each other out.
This has been such a beautiful story--that touches the heart and I know none ofus will ever forget. You truly are wonderful, determined and compassionate people.
Love and hugs to you all.
Meg & Rob
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