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Re: Comments,

Keith and Candace- Yes I'm sure this is a bit of a flashback for you. Lesya said to say hi to you all. She thought Christina was adorable. We are using kiev Star and yes I beieve incoming calls are free. We noticed our phone is not working this morning but hope to get it fixed. Natasha will be in a panic if she can't reach us, although we are making out fine. It is very hard to bond with Nastya while Natasha is here to jump ahead of us at her every need. We have tried to explain this to her a couple of times but she doesn't seem to get it. Time alone is so important for attachment to take place. Anyway last night was great, we were able to give her a bath and snuggle. This morning we got her up and ready for school with no problem communicating. We are doing well with limited english, russian and charades.

Craig and Tracy - So glad you have been able to follow our adventure it is the best way to get a handle on this very complicated process. Read as many blogs as you can and also check into the FRUA site daily to find out the latest news from the adoption center. It is a very difficult process but not impossible.If you are looking for a child over 3 years or siblings your chances of success are much better. We were given porfiles of 4 seven year old girls and one set of siblings. Two of the girls had mental delays. The siblings were fine but we had both wanted to visit Nastya. Anyway when we get home perhaps we can meet. Also Keith and Candace may be able to answer some quetions for you. They brought their daughter home Last January I believe. Oh and Randy say's keep him posted on the super bowl hype. He is missing sports desk in a big a way.

Jared and Kim-- Hope to call you tonight if we get the phone going. Nastya picked up a stray cat last night on the way home and it took some convincing to get her to put it down. Mitch is right we have another animal lover in the family. Miss you guys and hope Kim isn't to lonely with out Jared.

Mom and dad-- Nastya has changed her mind ( a girls perogative) she now wants a kitty like the one on her card.

Mitch, Hope the mac is working for you and school is going well. If you need help with the passport form call nan.

Patrick, Nathan, Ryan, and all single guys following this blog-- You can not believe how many beautiful girls there are in Kiev, they all look as if they stepped off the runway. They all wear stilleto boots and fur jackets of every color. No wonder Randy is falling in man holes.

Dave C-- Lots of fish on cars here :)

Bea & George, Dick & Sandra. So happy that you have our blog address it is great to hear from our church family. We are so praying that Dick is doing well and everything will be fine.

Girls at the pharmacy and Tims--- We got our first photos back this morning and Randy will be carrying a big brag book when he gets home. We went to a childrens
shop this morning to but some things for Nastya while she is at school and Randy got the pictures out to show all the clerks.

Samham--- This girl loves nail polish, last night after bath she had out the blue sparkly and red for alternating fingers, wait till she sees your creativity.

Can you tell we have 2 hours here at the internet cafe this morning? It's nice to not have to rush. I need to catch up on local news, weather. The cafe is full of homeless teen boys and the noise and smell have made it a challenge. They hang out here and play computer games all day. Soooo sad! Debbie