MORE snow has come to Chernivtsi! LOTS of it!This picture of Sasha Joy was taken yesterday outside the Orphanage front door. The drive that day took us 3 hours due to the heavy snow and traffic (a trip that normally takes 50 minutes from our apartment). Sasha tells us that she really doesn't like the cold or snow that much (obviously showing her thoughtfulness for us since we hope to take her away to Southern California). We have been able to spend some really great, fun hours with her each day, but because of the snow, we thought that string might end.
When we woke up today we realized it had continued to snow through the night. Our driver did not arrive and, due to the snow, no one was able to get us to the orphanage before Sasha would leave for school at noon. We thought we would have a snow bound day in our small studio apartment.
At 11:30 a.m. we were told that the prosecuting attorney's assistant would be at the orphanage this afternoon to observe us with Sasha and we had to get there right away! We called a friend who was able to connect us with a brave driver, who took a few short cuts, and we made it there in 2 1/2 hours... only to discover that the official was now going to come TOMORROW morning at 9:00 a.m. (which means we get to try to do this again tomorrow, only leaving much earlier)! We know this person has influence as it relates to the adoption and perhaps also in relation to waiving the 10-day waiting period.
The trip was not a waste, however, as they pulled Sasha out of school early and we spent a couple of hours talking and playing together. She really is a delightful young girl. She told us with passion that she is going to inform the judge on Monday that she wants us to be her "mommy and daddy." Thanks for continuing to pray with us!
Ahhh... Flexibility is a key component on this Journey. It looks like a few more days of snow for you. If your lucky, all of your driver's cars will have seatbelts. You actually might offend some by wearing them, but they'll get over it! Sun is forecast for you court date.. His timing at work ?!?
ReplyDeleteBlessings and JOY to you!
Encouraging and poignant!We continue to pray. We love you!
ReplyDeleteThis is that "be ready to leave at moments notice and be flexible" part we were discussing. Everything is to their convenience, not yours. But, of course, why are you there anyway! Keep up the good spirits. Sounds like everything is going well. We will continue to pray for speed and ease. In the Christmas spririt, JOY to the world!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saint Nicolai day! Hope you are able to enjoy the children's program at the orphanage. Sasha was so beautiful in her special dress last year. That is a cherished memory. It sounds like you are doing a great job in managing the flexibility challenge. In prayer, The Weeks
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