No new news. Just a waiting game. We are hoping George will return soon with some good news but we still have not heard what day he will be back. Tomorrow is one week until our court date and we are starting to try to figure out our adoption story for the court. They want to hear from both parents. It sounds like there will be quite a few people in the court and I do not do public speaking. Hopefully our translator will make what we say sound better than we can.
The children are getting a little more relaxed every day. Tonight they started hiding behind a big chalk board and tickling each other and then playing keep away with little dolls. I started tickling both of them and they quickly caught on to the fact that I like to wrestle. They can get a little too wound up and get a little rough with each other but it was really fun. I bet they slept well last night. It is nice to see that they are just normal children.
It is still a little rainy today,, maybe tomorrow will be better. We want to walk up top the top of the hill with the war memorial (442 or so steps) so that we can get a picture of the port and Russia. Russia is very close with a ferry between here and there. Maxim’s town of birth is supposed to be just over the border of Russia. I think it would be a nice picture for his life book to see how close Russia is to where he grew up.
3 comments:
When you have to speak, just remember to speak from your HEART. If you do that it will happen.
Bob Markiewicz
You and Shawn will do fine in court. Bob is right. Speak from your heart. Jot down a few notes of what you want to say if it makes you more comfortable. Love the photos you post. Its very cold here and snowy. Miss you!
Double dittos on the speak from the heart thing. Pre-thinking ideas works great, but the exact words will come when you need them. I remember how passionate you both were over Thanksgiving. No problems there.
Continuing to hold you and your new family in prayer. May the Lord grant you favor in the eyes of the judge.
I like the idea of getting pics of Russia for Maxim. Scrapbooks are so meaningful in preserving heritage and memories. They can provide a sense of preserving identity. You are so sensitive to so many of the nuances involved in this process. I'm learning alot sitting in your balcony and cheering for you guys!
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