Hey Everyone,
Thanks for your love and prayer that is so evident in all the comments. They have been so encouraging to read and we look forward to them.
Today was a day of accomplishments for us, we have collected most documents we need to ask for a court date and we are hoping to ask for court date by the end of the week. Anastacia's bloodwork was all fine, no communicable diseases.
She is very smart, reads well,very good with electronics. Some of her first english words have been ipod...pink....cat....counts from 1-10...yes....no...Canada...McDonalds.
Yesterday in Kiev We told her we would take her out for breakfast, we said cafe to help her understand, her face lit up and she said McDonalds,yes. I guess some things are universal.
We have a translator with us at all times her name is Natasha and we also have a driver to take us anywhere. Tha apartment here in kreev is nice, warm and has a washer yea. The building itself is scary looking and the hallways awful, we were expecting the worst but when we walked into the apartment itself it was just newly refinished and smelled great.
The food here is unbelievable, a huge selection of salads, stuffed meats, breads i was hoping to lose the prepregnancy weight but it will be a challenge ha ha.
Randy's Ukraine Travel Tips:
1. Never step on a manhole cover.
Yes, we almost lost him yesterday when he stepped on a manhole cover,the cover flipped and one leg went down and when he tried to pull his leg out the cover came back and wedged him.It caused a bit of a comotion as we were in a supermarket parking lot but we were able to get him out with abrasions but no fractures. Many locals were shaking there heads and we thought they were sympathetic, later we realized that they were probably thinking "stupid foreigners". All Ukrainian mothers teach their children early on to always walk around a manhole. Tonight we passed three without any covers.
We have found our bearings here in Kreev and will be able to get to the internet more often. Also we purchased a cell phone today as we have been unable to make long distance calls from the apartment so her os the number 380982138125 I think you have to dial 011 before ot for international calls check and see..got to go time is running out
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Congratulations to all three of you! It seems like things are coming together quickly! We are so happy for you and very excited, can't wait to meet Anastacia. Randy, for heavens sake watch where you are walking, stay safe. Our new little boy Jared is doing fine (Kim we are keeping an eye on him for you). We are now the proud owners of a Sunny Acres CD, Dan works with a guy on the same label as Ryan and he was able to get us one. Dan saw Ryans show in Halifax and enjoyed it, he thought it was quite a change from Ryans previous work! Take care of yourselves, our thoughts and prayers are with you every day, we will keep watching for updates.
Love Peter, Pam, Dan, Jim
I check every day for the updates,I can't wait to hear about the progress.You two are certainly an inspiration to the others who would love to do the same as you, but were afraid to take the first step.We are so proud of you.God won't bring you to what He won't bring you through.We are all praying for you! Love Bea and George
Hi There!
Well by the sounds of it you guys are settling into your new place. Randy, please watch where you walk, we don't need you to come home on cruthes. Let me tell you flight attends don't watch for a cast in the aisle.
I'm very happy for you guys that Anastacia's check up went well and that she is learning English! She sounds like a cutie thats for sure! Tell her I said hello and give her a hug for me!
Love Kate
My wife and I are following your progress every day, as we are starting the Ukranian adoption process. I just wanted to give Randy the SuperBowl update - it will be the Bears vs the Colts. Chicago blew out New Orleans and Indy won a tight, back and forth clash over New England. I'll try and be sure to update you on the game Feb 4th if you do not get the results. In case you are wondering, Debbie was in contact with my wife and gave her the web address for your blog - thank you for letting us share your experiences. Craig and Tracy McDonald (Halifax, NS)
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