Friday, June 29, 2007
He's outta here revised!
The travel agent had some new tickets open up today so now Don is leaving on Monday. It is much better for Don since he would have been in country for over a day before Alex came to Almaty. Now he lands in Almaty at 1:45pm our time on the 3rd and only has to wait a little while before seeing Alex.
He's outta here!
Don is leaving on Sunday to begin the long trek back to get Alex! He is leaving from JFK and will layover in London. After arriving the morning of the 3rd, Don will sleep the day away before meeting Alex's train at 6:30 am on the 4th (that's 8:30 pm on the 3rd out time). After a medical and embassy apoointment, father and son will leave on the 8th and due to time changes, they will arrive home on the 8th as well. Say a prayer that the trip is uneventful and that Don and Alex will get home no worse for the wear.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
We made it!
After lots of delays on the road, and a trip to Dick's for Zach's Heelies, we are finally home. Thanks to you all for your love and support, we totally appreciate it.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
We're leaving on a jet plane....
It's only fitting that we name our last Karaganda post the same as how we started the trip. We had our morning visit with Alex and it was a short but good one. After walking in his outer room, we learned that he and the rest of his posse were still asleep. We all went to peek in on Alex, and after a few minutes we went back to the playroom to wait. After he got up, I fed him (he spit up on me three times after that feeding) and we went to the playroom. It was a quiet visit, and Alex seemed content to get lots of loving. We are leaving at 7:30 tonight to fly to Almaty and will not be in communication until we're home. We hope you enjoyed the blog, and we'll see you on your side of the ocean soon.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to home we go
We enjoyed our last full night in Karaganda. Olga came with us to dinner, and tomorrow we say goodbye to Alex and begin the long trek home. The caretakers got their gift this afternoon, and were very appreciative. We tried to express thank you to them as well for all of the love they have given to Alex these last nine months. We be, gan packing, and have it under control. It will be even better after we get ready tomorrow morning and can pack even more. Tomorrow afternoon will be our last email/communication with family until we get home on Saturday. We will update the blog when we are at home. Pah-kah!
We are parents... again!
We went to court this morning, and it went well. Zach was with us for part of the appointment, and Pops was even called in to answer a few questions. The judge was very funny and kept cracking jokes to others. They were very touched that Pops was willing to come so far to be here for Zachary and the rest of us. After a favorable determination in court, we went to the orphanage for a celebration with Beth and Phil, the director, the doctors, Larissa and Olga. We had smoked meat, cheeses, bread, juices and tea. There was even a cake from Assorti to celebrate the occasion. The director and doctor were so happy to spend time with Zach, and we gave out them gifts to show our appreciation. Larissa commented on what nice and easy families we were, and that they hope our new children grow up to be just like Zachary. The biggest shocker was Zachary who entered the NEEEIIIIGGGGGHHH club with Don and James. (Mrs. Bonesteel, don't tell the other kids please; Zachary is afraid that Sierra will be mad at him for eating horse). He ate eight pieces of it, and was sad when they took it away. It was all I had not to gag when he ate it ON MY LAP! We will blog again tonight and send pics. Bye!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Court tomorrow!
Today was a busy day. We all went to see Alex in the morning. Everyone had a great time visiting with him, and we are all sad that he’ll be staying behind when we go home. His legs are getting stronger every day, and I would be shocked if he didn’t have teeth when he comes home to us. Pops and Zach stayed back to do schoolwork today while Don and I had our second visit with Alex. He was his usual cheery self, though we forgot to bring the diapers so he looked like an Oompah Loompah with the usual towel for a diaper. After our visit Olga took us to the notary, and we waited for 45 minutes in the car until it was our turn. We signed our life away and then went to Assorti to dinner with Pops and Zach. Tomorrow is court, so say a prayer that it goes well. Love to you all, and enjoy a hamburger for us!
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