I have watched a lot of soccer since arriving in Ukraine. At least with soccer, you don’t have to understand what the announcers are saying. I have also watched a lot of Animal Planet.
When I left for the orphanage today, the weather was nice. I wore shorts and a T-shirt. I would end up regretting that decision later as the temperature dropped considerably by the time I left the orphanage.
Today was my first time going to the orphanage without Laura. Emily missed her mom very much and was sad she wasn’t there; however, she understands her mom had to return home to get back to work. I told her that mom said she misses her and loves her. This cheered her up. She asked me if her mom was on the plane today. I said no and explained that her mom was at the US Embassy completing paperwork. Emily replied, “OK”, like she knows the whole adoption process. She really is a smart young lady. Then, Emily went around the room explaining to everyone what her mom was doing.
We spent today inside with our children. Emily and I played cards, played on the computer, and took pictures. I also spent time teaching Emily some English while she taught me some Russian.
Today, was a special day for one of Emily’s close friends. Rada was told that Ray and Carrie want to adopt her. This made Emily very happy. Emily, Rada, and Masha are very close friends and now all three of them are getting adopted.
Now that we have had court, Emily’s excitement has shifted to the day she leaves the orphanage for good. Today she started the countdown until she leaves. It brings me so much joy to see my daughter’s excitement about starting her life in our family.
It was cold outside when the time to leave arrived. I was very cold due to my choice of clothes for the day. Emily was concerned for me. She asked Anya to tell me to get in one of the cars so I could stay warm. Emily and I hugged several times and told each other, “I love you.”
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