Even though I probably won't be able to let out a true sigh of relief until I see them touch down at RDU, I find myself getting excited when they say things like "the director has given the official okay". Tonya said that the director told them that she could tell by looking at them that they would be good parents and that she liked the size of their family and the fact that there would be other children around. I knew that being herd bound would prove as an advantage at some point. Tonya and Joe were originally heading back to Kiev today but with the new paperwork developments they won't be going until Monday. Poor Joe's only comment about not going to Kiev tonight was, "We are not having McDonald's for dinner." Hopefully Operation American Junk food will find it's way to them on Monday and they should have enough food to sustain them for the rest of the trip. For those of you keeping score at home, according to Tonya's timeline they hopefully will be home by the end of April or in early May!
A few people have requested pictures. Tonya and Joe were advised not to post any on the blog until the adoption was official. The boys are very cute with short blonde hair. Oksana is very pretty and has shoulder length brown hair.
Below is today's update from Tonya and Joe. Have a great Friday -Rachel
"We have just returned from our meeting with the Orphanage Director and have been given the official okay. The paperwork has been signed by her and turned over to the Inspector.
The Inspector will have the papers ready on Monday at 2:00 (at least a day ahead of time - YAHOO!) - so we are going to stay here for the next two days and then go back to Kiev Monday.
Ramon wil return at 9:00 Monday - we will have copies of documents to make and a couple of things to get notorized and a petition to the court to get. Then we will pick up the documents, set a court date and then return to Kiev for a few days.
It is hard to maintain patience and not count the days down until we can return home. I have my calendar handy and every time we get news of shorter days I refigure when we can go home. Although we have had our last period of shorter days - the SDA will take five and we have to wait ten after the court date.
Will spend the weekend visiting and will let you know how things go. For good or bad someone had better let me know how our Heels do tonight."
Tonz and Yo
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Can you tell us a little about the children's language situation? Do they speak only Ukrainian, or do they know Russian, too? How many English words does Oksana know? What resources do you already have once you get home to help you both learn? What do you need help with?
We're rooting for you and the Heels fervently! Are you getting someone to Tivo the game(s) for you?
-Emilie
Awesome news! Rachel, bless you for keeping the information coming!
FYI, T & J... Raleigh has had almost 6" of rain since you left and the lakes are filling up nicely.
Average high upon your return: 75 degrees; the average low: 51.
As of 10:11 pm, Saturday, 4/5/08... Kansas 46, UNC 27.
Tonya and Joe,
You are lucky to be far away enough not to feel the shame associated with Carolina's loss last night to Kansas.
I will have to to keep a low profile tomorrow at work (NCSU) and keep my door closed.
Drinda
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