We said our goodbyes at the train station. Some of us cried more than others. I will let you guess who that was.
We got back to Kiev at about midnight last night. Got to sleep a little after 1 am. We shared an apartment with another family from New York. They adopted a 16 year old girl from Valera's orphanage. Oksana and Valera enjoyed being together.
We had to get up at 7 am to start our day. Oksana's dad and I went to the US Embassy to apply for Visas. We loved being with English speaking people.
From there, we went to the medical center to have Oksana and Valera checked out. We spent a few hours there.
We checked into new apartments this afternoon. Look forward to more sleep tonight.
Tomorrow we are going back to the Embassy.
Please continue to pray for us. We are praying for you.
iam are praying for you all that the rest of your journey goes well and that you can get the sleep and rest that you need to see you though the trip. so looking foreward to seeing you and getting to hug you valera and pa mom
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa! Its been awhile that I was able to read your blogs....and I sit here with chills and tears in my eyes! I can't believe the journey you have all been on and how special all of this is! It is truly amazing and I'm just so happy for you, Ted, the girls and Valera! I can't wait to hear about how he reacts when you finally get to America!!! Love you
ReplyDeleteSaying prayers for safe travels to include smooth transitions on each leg you will take to get you home! Sending my love and hugs to you, Uncle Jim and Valera! XO - T
ReplyDeletePraying for a safe journey home and no glitches with any of hte rest of the paperwork. It's been a long hard road but once you touch your feet down on American soil you will be overjoyed I'm sure. Hang in there!God is good and will see you through :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, How awesome that you get to fly home on day 50!
ReplyDeletePsalm 50 "The Mighty One, God the Lord, has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its going down. ...the perfection of beauty, God will shine forth." We continue to pray for you, Pa and Valera. God has seen it all and is smiling! Zhayne and Valera made plans on the phone!!! See you at the airport!!! OR call us when you need us. We won't bother you... you will need rest and plenty of it. karol
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