After a long car ride, we arrived in region yesterday afternoon. We have had some struggles around paperwork - when we accepted the referral to see the young boy, we were told in Kiev that both of his sisters had been adopted out. When we arrived in region, no one knew about the girls or their status. In Ukraine, siblings cannot be separated for adoption - you have to take all of them.
Our facilitators have found out for certain that the oldest girl has been adopted (she is 7 or 8 years old) and that the other sister (3 years old) may already have a guardian. If so, she is not available to adopt. We have received a referral to visit her on Monday. She is in a different orphanage in Odessa, only 60 kilometers away. We will go there to find out the status of this girl on Monday, and if she is available, visit with her.
We visited the young boy last night. Dr. Yuri was able to examine the boy and give us his medical opinion. We also spent time with him this morning. The boy is delayed in his development (typical in the orphanage setting) but seems very happy and curious. We played outside with him for an hour and when he was supposed to go back to join his group, he sat down on the ground and cried and did not want to go back inside. We like this boy very much.
We have found an internet cafe here in town. We won't have any news to report until Monday or Tuesday and will update when we get a chance.
Please keep us in your thoughts. It is difficult being so far away from home. Kathleen misses the cats, Jeff misses the air conditioning and we both miss the Tigers games.
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We miss you guys! Will visit with kitties over the w/e and give them lots of smoochies. Wait, isn't that one of them!?!?! ;-)
Hang in there you guys. Two kids would be an awesome surprise! I think the little boy likes you guys too, that's great! Happy kids are awesome. He did pick you! He did pick you!!!
Thanks for keeping us updated. New Works is gonna be good tomorrow. Rehearsals have been going smooth - no crisis. Also, got job news and it looks like I'll be here for a little while longer. Still going to apply for new stuff out of state though.
Take good care you guys!
Love, Aunt Jeannie
Ford posted first profits in a couple of years (probably not related to your absence). Tigers in a skid (ditto above comment) - bullpen is flagging.
Very exciting, the news of your meeting with the young boy. Can't wait to hear more (so we can pick out the correct size Tigers jersey[s]).
BTW, Jeff, I picked a used Fender acoustic. Solid wood, no plywood, crisp full tone.
Hurry home.
I totally feel like we are a part of the action. We miss you both too, but how exciting an experience you are having. And as Mike said the tigers have not been doing so well lately, so you aren't missing much. Kathleen we are doing our scene tomorrow and will say a positive thought for 2 children. Thanks for keeping us in the loop, it has been hot and HUMID today so we are all missing the air conditioning.. just think of it as getting rid of unwanted toxins in your body.. hahah a... Love to you both Janie & Bob
Hope all goes well with your journey.
Jeff - you know I have a vested interest in getting you back here as quickly as possible :)
I really liked your blog and your updates.
Let us know when you can what's up with the little girl. Excited for all of you!
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