Well, here we are... still in Chernivtsi with Sasha Joy (at the historic university, former home of the Orthodox Metropolitan).
The Good News is that we have been spending good quality time with our new daughter. On Monday (January 11), the government offices reopened after the long holidays and so we were able to renew the process of filing documents. The "simple" one was to get a birth certificate... it normally takes 2 hours. First day, the power went out. Second day, the person said "I can't complete it while people are here, I might make a mistake. Come back tomorrow." So, we did... today. And, so now we have more good news: a completed birth certificate that lists us as Sasha Joy's legal parents!
The Bad News: We learned today that the passport office has gone "on strike" until the government pays 150 million grevna it owes them! Unbelievable!!!!
We don't know for sure, but if the B.C. office had completed their task in a timely fashion, we might not have the threat of this problem. It's too soon to predict either the outcome of the strike or the implications for us. What we know is, we can't take Sasha Joy out of the country until she has one!
Tomorrow, we are scheduled to leave Chernivtsi and go to Kiev for the final paperwork (and passport) which will take a few days. So far, we are still scheduled to return to California on January 22. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragment, and prayers! We know that God is in charge and we are trusting Him!
Hey, you all!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about more delays but so glad Sasha is with you as you are going through the waiting!
Hugs and love to all of you.
Debbie
I've been reading faithfully and finally set up an account so I can post. Still praying with you! I so appreciate your time on the blog. Allowing us to join you will not be in vain. There are so many praying. PS Jonathan did an excellent job sharing his testimony.
ReplyDeleteSounds like God is giving you some time to bond with Sasha in her country before life change of coming to America for good. Hope you find many, many joys in each day you are together, knowing you are in a blanket of prayer from here.
ReplyDeleteDean
He moves the mountains,....and the heart of kings. Believe He is moving now and we are His witnesses. These are very special times and we count it a joy to stand with you in prayer. Waiting eagerly to see what happens next,...and looking forward to your safe return.
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