Yesterday we met with the SDA and we feel that step 2 of 10 was successful. We met Dima who Paula said was the best looking guy she has seen in Ukraine ( except for me - she did not say that part). The women in the SDA office shuffled us right into our meeting, pulled out the pictures of Albina and Nadya, and asked us why were there, and why these 2 girls. For those of you who know, it is against the law to meet any children without hosting them so this was awkward but not unexpected.
I said " we have friends that have adopted from this orphanage and told us about them" She then says "have you met the girls" - This was a loaded question because if I answered "no" she might know about our previous attempts to adopt the girls. Anyway you get the picture. So I said " We met them briefly at the orphanage". Dima smiled, she smiled... no more questions.
She looked at her computer and told us " they have siblings. a brother in a mentally handicapped orphanage and a sister in college. We will give you referrals for all 4!"
Now the next step is to convince the siblings to write refusal letters so we can get the 2 girls.
On and On it goes until God decides if we are to have them or not.
At any rate - yesterday was a good day... they gave us referrals for the girls, we met Dima, and I had some Nemof pepper vodka...
More to come - Michael and Paula
2 comments:
Hi Michael and Paula! It's TomFaulkner. (I'm using that ss my first name these days...kidding.)
Just diving into your blog here, reading this latest entry and so excited and happy to hear things sound so promising. What an adventure this must be, and so emotional! At times it must be exhausting. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I'll try to check back tomorrow. Best wishes.
Well.... so THAT"S WHERE YOU ARE!! I'm so glad you didn't give up! I know it's a hell of a roller coaster for you and Paula, but you are in my prayers and when all is said and done, you will be so appreciative of all that you have gone through! Steady on the course and keep smiling! Love & Hugs to you both!!
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