So this morning at 11:00 a.m. we met with the powers that be over at the SDA (State Department for Adoption). We were able to see photos of the boys...finally!!! They are precious. The photos were taken when they first entered the orphanage, so we look forward to meeting them in person. The SDA gave their support for our decision to adopt the children and we will have their referrals between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). At that time we will take a train to Zaporitzhe (sp?) and a taxi or bus into Berdyansk. Our facilitator, Victor, will be accompanying us on the trip and will stay with us throughout the remainder of our stay in Ukraine. My American Heart Association friends will be delighted to know that we have been walking ever since we arrived here!!! We have walked all over the city and have enjoyed seeing the sites while waiting for our SDA appointment...if only we had our pedometers with us!!!
Katelyn is doing very well. We were worried that she would not travel well, but she has been very pleasant.
Thank you all so much for your prayers. This is just the beginning of the "paper-chase" so keep praying that everything will continue to go smoothly.
With much love,
Bryan, Joy & Katelyn
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CONGRATULATIONS!! That's the first major step! Victor is amazing and will do everything possible to get things done as quickly as possible. You forgot to mention all the second hand smoke you are breathing while you're walking!! (ha,ha) Keep us posted!! Love ya! Sharon
Wonderful! Glad the weather is nice enough for you to get out a bit. Can't wait to hear more about the kids. Hope you can sleep on the train. ;-) Love, The Georges
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