We're here!
Well, we're here! I have lots to write about, but unfortunately cannot get the computer up and running (due to various problems). So I'm borrowing the computer from the young man upstairs.
We traveled for days and came to Karaganda late last night. My translator is wonderful, and the coordinator very impressive. I was able to go to the orphanage today and meet my sons--as long as the Kaz court is willing! They are two wonderful boys, 18 months and 3 years old, and I spent two visits with them today.
I'm living in an apartment and (so far) getting by quite passably with simple Russian words and a lot of gestures. I'll be back in touch, hopefully with pictures, just as soon as I can get the internet problem straightened out.
We traveled for days and came to Karaganda late last night. My translator is wonderful, and the coordinator very impressive. I was able to go to the orphanage today and meet my sons--as long as the Kaz court is willing! They are two wonderful boys, 18 months and 3 years old, and I spent two visits with them today.
I'm living in an apartment and (so far) getting by quite passably with simple Russian words and a lot of gestures. I'll be back in touch, hopefully with pictures, just as soon as I can get the internet problem straightened out.
3 Comments:
Wow, I'm so excited. I can't wait for more news. As long as things go well it sounds like you found your boys. I'm glad your trip has gone well so far and will check again for more news soon. Keep us posted. Love, Nancy Chott
I can hardly wait to hear more about your sons! Thank you for bringing all of us at home up to date -- we've been waiting and wondering.
Take care!
Love,
Donna
These are beautiful, beautiful little human beings. I feel honored to share your joy and excitement. And you clearly understand it won't always be easy. You have taken the bull by the horns, the tiger by the tail. Kahlil Gibran wrote, regarding love (and it goes just as well for love of children as love of partner), " . . . if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure, Then it is better for you that you . . . pass out of love's threshing floor, into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears." At the end of the day, you will be able truly to say that you have chosen to be fully alive, to spend all your laughter and tears in the service of love. There is nothing better. Much joy to you, dear friends. --Martha
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