Ok... as a pleasant surprise, we actually got a court date for this year. It is for new years (12/31) which was more of a shock cause everyone had been told the last day for court was 12/30. So we are working with our agent to play 52 pick up with travel arrangements.
Melissa is going to stay until this is all over and I have to leave a couple of days later than planned. Fortunately a good friend has offered to watch the kids for the few day gap from when my parents leave. We actually went to a hotel which is in a nicer location than the apartment we stayed in before. The room isn't nearly as nice and we have to figure out how to get laundry done... but it doesn't smell like smoke and raw sewage. Most importantly it's right next to a lot of places to eat, the streets are well lit, and a nicer market is right next door.
We finally got Snezhana some clothes that fit her today... Melissa got herself a new dress. Still need to get her some boots. Her kyivstar SIM card broke which is why we couldn't get ahold of her. The kids were exhausted from a trip to the circus today so it was hard to gauge reactions. Denis was zoning... Snezhana seemed to be more upset about Y&V saying no than the imminent court date for Denis. Again, I think everyone was exhausted so I won't read much into it.
We got Snezhana a Twilight notepad and put our cell numbers (to SMS) and home address. We will leave her a little money to write us and she was good with that. Also, explained we would call her and mail her each week to talk and let her know about Denis. We asked and she said she'd give us gma's address so we could mail her too... she wasn't sure how gma would take it getting the mails.
We also got a Twilight calendar for her so she we could explain the timeframes we are looking at with Denis (hopefully home mid-Jan soon after his birthday). And I told her that if she changes her mind we want her to tell us.
Congratulations on getting a court date. I know you're probably at a stage where you don't know what to think about anything. I'm sorry that your bio kids were so disappointed. They understand what it's all about. I've heard that compassion is a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteJust remember God has His plan.
"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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Adoption is clearly NOT for the faint of heart! Having been through three adoptions, resulting in 5 children, we understand what you are going through. Curious what the outcome is after reaching out to Gma? Praying for you and for their little (very confused) hearts.
ReplyDelete@Stefanie: We decided not to at the moment after given some advice from several people. With Denis' court date in 2days, that isn't enough time to do anything this year if Snezhana was to change her mind... and there are some horror stories of reaching out to family.
ReplyDeleteBut we will be reaching out once that is out of the way... if nothing more than frequent letters/pictures.
Probably quite wise to attend court and make it through the 10 days for Denis rather than stir the pot any more:) God's speed.
ReplyDeleteIm so happy you have a court date, and will continue praying... for a smooth court date and for all of those that have chosen to stay behind. I pray they will be loved, and want to be found again.
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