Still waiting...

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Well it has been a year since my dossier was sent to Russia, one failed trip, and some referrals I could not except later I am still waiting. I know this is what I want. So Wednesday, June 24ht I am heading back to Kansas City to get finger printed again. Okay, do they think they have changed? So not much else to discusse, I continue to work on his room a little at a time, but afraid of getting it completely done and him still not being here. Not sure I could bare that. I do appreciate everyones support.

Coming home empty handed

I am headed home tomorrow with no good news. They were unable to find a suitable referral for me. So I don't know what the future holds, just have to wait and see. Bye for now.

Rough time here

Well I am sure you are wondering why nothing has been written yet. Yesterday we got to the Department of Education for brief interview and found out my referral was no longer available. I guess I am not surprised. I cannot go into great detail right now. Anyhow waiting on new referral, saw two others but could not accept. Might go to different region to see an older child, still waiting to hear if I can. I feel like I am talking in short brief sentences like when talking to everyone here. We have met up with some friends of one of my friends, Larisa and her sons Ivan and Igor. They have been a great help, nice distraction from all the bad things. I hope they can come to US and visit someday. Well that is it, I sit and wait. Thanks again for everyones prayers and support.

Here we go!!!!

Well, my mom and I are in St. Louis tonight and leaving for Moscow in the morning. It seems we got all the paperwork together in time. Everytime the adoption agency called me today I was afraid they were going to tell me the trip is cancelled, but so far that has not happened. So lets pray all goes well tomorrow and we make it to Moscow without too much trouble. It looks like the weather is going to be about what it has been here the last couple of days, cold and rainy. So we have packed lots of warm clothes. We will catch up with you from the other side of the world soon.

Exciting News

Today I received travel dates to go see Maks. I leave April 7th and will meet him on April 10th! YEA! I am so excited, nervous, and scared. I am sure all normal reactions. I have been busy trying to work all day, find airline tickets, and get my visa application sent off. Mom and I spent a couple hours tonight going over visa information and hopefully get it sent off in morning. I plan on getting up early so I have plenty of time to get everything done tomorrow. So I better get to bed. I will try to follow up with a longer update soon.

Filling my time

So here are two pictures of what I have been doing for the past 4-5 weeks on the weekends trying to fill my time while I am waiting on travel dates for my first trip. So as you can see I am pretty much done with Asia and Africa, I started working on South America last weekend, and also have North America to do which will not be too difficult, Australia and then Europe. Europe is going to be very difficult d/t all the tiny countries. I am learning a lot. Did you know there is a small country between France and Spain named Andorra? Not me, but I do now.
I tried to stick with primary colors, and to help save me money my very supportive neighbor Paula gave me her green paint to use. At times it is challenging to make sure the same colors are not touching, but so far so good. I have developed a plan when painting, I first label several countries with the color I am going to use, this way I can paint more then one country at a time. I also like to paint all the yellow ones first b/c yellow is easier to cover up then say red. This has seemed to help really speed things along. Also I have been comparing my map to google maps so I can make sure I am not missing anything important. So occasionally I am drawing in countries free hand.
As I have said previously I am so excited for Maks to see his room. While I am painting I imagine sitting with Maks and talking about the different countries, where he is from, and where we should plan our next trip so we can mark it on his map. If I ever move, I think I am going to have to cut out the wall and take it with me. Well I am really looking forward to my first trip, when it comes.

Ginger

Good news!!!!

I have an update for everyone. On February 12th, 2009 I received a referral for a beautiful little boy, 13months old. After reviewing with my international adoption physician I accepted the referral on February 19th, 2008. I was very excited and anticipated traveling in March, then on February 23rd I found out that my region's judge is postponing all first and second trips for 6 weeks. So not sure when I will be going to see my little boy. In the mean time I have started working more on his bedroom. A while back I had painted the ceiling a very very light blue, and the walls another shade of light blue. Now I have drawn a map of the world on one wall and have started painting it. What a project I started. I cannot wait until it is done so I can post pictures of it. It looks so incredible, I cannot wait to have many discussions with 'Maks' (I am intending to name him Maksim) about different places in the world we have been and can go. Today mom came over and helped me clean out his closet so there would be room for his things. I love it when mom helps me on a project, she is such a good motivator. Also it has been great how she has stepped up and is asking great questions, and helping me with paperwork that needs to be mailed, or whatever. She is really giving me the support I need right now.

So in the mean time keep your fingers crossed things will happen sooner then later, pray for Maks health and safety, and hope that I get everything done in time for his arrival.

Sorry I cannot post any pictures yet, but know Maks is darling, has big brown eyes and looks very healthy. Thanks to all for your support.

Ginger