The first thing I would like to discuss: You know that list that people sometimes make of things they must do before they die? The train from Kiev to Zaporitze should NOT be one of them. However, we did survive and we have de-contaminated ourselves...at least temporarily.
We traveled by van to Tokmak with hopes to see the boys today. Unfortunately today is some sort of celebration (Protection of the Children Day), which honors people who take care of children...so the orphanage inspector was nowhere to be found. The inspector must first approve our referral before we see the children, so we'll have to try again on Monday or Tuesday.
From Tokmak we traveled to Berdyansk...again the same situation. Nobody knows where the inspector is so we did not receive approval to see the girls today. However, our facilitator (Victor) has a good relationship with the orphanage director, Galina, and we will see the girls at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
We were entering the Berdyansk hotel and ran into the Benson family from Wisconsin. They are adopting 3 girls. We hope to catch up with them again for a few meals. It's so nice to hear the English language! The Benson's were getting into taxis with several of their girls' friends and I heard one of them say, "That is Yuliya & Zhenya's sistra!" They must have recognized Katelyn from the pictures that we sent previously. I'm sure the news will travel fast and Yuliya and Zhenya will be waiting for us when we arrive tomorrow.
The next post should be an exciting one!
Bryan, Joy & Katelyn
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Yeah! You're there and oh so close to seeing the kids. They take they oddest "holiday's" over there. It's amazing how "tight" you will become with total strangers simple becasue they speak the same language. Oh yes, and they are kindred spirits through the adoption process. Can't wait to read tomorrow. Love, The George's
LOL. Every week there's a holiday in that country! If you think the train was bad, try the bus. You'll appreciate the train. Just hang on, you'll get to see those kids. Victor is great at making plans. :) Just have him implement Plan H. You're in good hands!
Primo
I'm glad that you are safe and survived the train ride. I hope you are journaling all of this! I am excited to hear that you will see the girl's tomorrow, tears will be shed. I miss you and I love you.
Gail
We appreciate the updates.praying that things will progress smoothly and for your safety.I am sure you will have a happy reunion with the girls tomorrow and hopefully the boys in a few days!Love,Jack,Beverly and Matthew
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