Just a short message tonight.
We have had Elona with us during the day Sunday and Monday (no school for Women’s Day). We took it pretty easy. Sunday was bright and sunny, but breezy and not as warm as Saturday. There were all kinds of people at the city center because of the holiday. We stop at McDonald’s on the way home from the orphanage for ice cream and french fries, which we ate outside. She really enjoyed the french fries with ketchup, a real American already.
Back at the apartment she played an educational computer game with our help for a while. Later we tried to Skype with Pam and Angella. There were some problems, so it took quite a while before we finally settled for talking with no video. Shy Elona emerged again, but Angella did plenty of the talking and I am sure next time she will be more outgoing. It was fun to talk to Pam and Len.
For some of you that are not familiar with Skype – you need high speed internet, at least a microphone on your computer, web cam (for video), download the free Skype program and poof….you can talk to each other for free. We have been talking to (and seeing) Ben and Aunt Cathy four or five times a week, and talk to Robbin almost every day. And now we can talk to Pam and family.
Well tomorrow is the big day - Court. As we understand it, we will go with Galya (she bring all the paper work), and either we will pick up Elona, or the director will bring her. The local adoptions will go first and then the international. The Judge will ask us a few question and we will answer “da” (yes). He will ask Elona if she wants to be adopted by us and is she understands that she will be moving to where they don’t speak English. She says “da”. The Judge leaves the room for a half hour or so and comes out and gives his decision. I think it is all designed to stress you out. Then we wait ten more days for the final adoption decree.
I will report in tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
Kelley and Roger
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So good to hear that day is here. Time to start the count down.. :D
ReplyDeleteSorry it's been a few days.... I am studying for the LEED exam and Angella had a report due so needless to say I have been nose the grindstone for the past few days... It was so great to see you guys for a brief moment on spype... I was disappointed we had to continue without video! I loved seeing her next to you and the little hug and kiss you gave her. You look so natural together! I'm glad to hear you have met some of the other girls and seen her interact outside..... those are great memories! Last night, before bed, Angella said, tomorrow is the day mom! She wanted to skype you and Roger and say hi at 4:00am your time. She said you probably wouldn't be sleeping anyway - and she knew Elona wouldn't be - she didn't sleep at all, she said, the night before court. Funny, the little things I find out about our process, through yours! Well it's 8:45 am here so that means you have officially adopted little Elona! 3-10-09! So happy for you! Now things will start to move more quickly - 2 weeks or so, and you will be home! Cannot wait to see you! Enjoy your day - you've done a remarkable thing! Love ya! Pam
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