Well if I'm learning one thing, its not allowing yourself to get to high or to low. Thats the hardest thing to do right now. This whole process is a very emotional undertaking and to avoid the two extremes is very hard, but somehow you must. Just for a reality check we know of 3 other couples that came here from Canada seeking adoption, 2 of the couples we've met and one we didn't. All 3 couples are on their way home childless. Things are very difficult here right now and we feel very fortunate to be as far along as we are. You may be thinking , well thats rather negative and depressing, why even share it . Why , simply because I want you to have some idea of the reality of the way things are here. As I have already shared , I don't understand why it has to be so but the reality is , it is so.
To be more positive we had a good day with Nastya and it looks as if we will have her until the courtdate. We still have no word on just when that will be?? We are still hoping to get to Odessa for a few days but right now everything hinges on this courdate and all we can do is sit and wait. Everyone has their way of coping and you have to find ways to get your mind off the whole thing at times. For me its been my running and the evening walks alone that give me my time out. One thing for sure we haven't lost our resolve to see this through. There have been moments that you kind of wonder , what are we doing here in the middle of a country where you don't know the language or the customs. To be honest at times it can be down right lonely and depressing. Then I get back to the apartment and Nastya runs to the door to let me in and gives me one of her toothless grins and its all ok again. We focus on her and realize she is what this is all about. Anyway hope to have more to share tomorrow regarding the courtdate and things.
Thanks to each of you that commented, it means everything to here from you all. To Scott and Mel and boys, I don't blame you a bit, have a blast. Hey Scott, have one of those coco-loco's for me will ya. Take care everyone, with lots of love Randy and Debbie.
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Hi Debbie & Randy,
Stand tall and see it through and you will always know that you have made a difference in this world.Your journey will always be considered a success.So proud of both of you. Love Mom & Dad
Remember all your friends are with you in thought and prayers, it will get better. God's timing not ours right!
Keep your chin up so you can see the toothless grins........
Love Anna & Dick
Oh what joy! Just got off the phone with Randy and Debbie and spoke with little Nastya. Her sweet little voice melted what was left of me.
I better understand after speaking with them - the process. Basically, it's just a trip to court to have the judge give approval for them to take her from the Province they are in. Then 10 days wait, they get the official paperwork and are free to leave. Off to Kiev to the Cdn Embassy to get Canadian passport and related papers which will take 2-3 days and then they can leave Ukraine. The airline and flight they took in and plan to come home on makes only one flight weekly direct to Toronto and that's on a Sunday. So, in order that they make the 25th, they need their court date either tomorrow or Monday at the latest. Any later and I guess it means another week for them in Ukraine unless they are able to make flight arrangements on another airline.
- Calling all Prayer Warriors - Please be praying that God moves the people in the process and that they can get a successful court date and decision in the next couple of days.
Randy's sister,
Laura
Oakville, Ontario
Thanks Laura,Your comment made a big difference in my day. Vivian
Let's see...what can we tell you that might make you feel like the place you're in isn't so different than the one you are soon returning to...ha ha.......snow is falling, wind is blowing,cold....just about the same thing there right? keep those spirits up guys....Keep laughing and fighting and we'll all be there in spirit.Our thoughts are over there with you so kiss Nastya and know all is right with the world (no matter which side of it you're on for now).Sorry for rambling on just want to let you know you are always in our hearts.Take care.
Barb& Don
Randy & Debbie,
I am touched each day when I read your posts and my heart aches for all your dreams to come true. I usually read your post right before bed and as I close my eyes I pray for Nastya to be your daughter on a permanent basis. Godspeed my friend.
Debbie
Just think, 6 months from now we will be sitting at Port Maitland beach watching Nastya frolicking in the waves and this will be a distant memory.
Kelly
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