Just got home. It was a very difficult day. Again we were shown very sick children except for 2 sibling sets and the child we are traveling to meet. One sibling set was twin boys age 8, and the other sibling set a boy 3 and his sister 9. Neither felt like a good fit for us. I will not go into the details of today and the difficulties but at the end of the day we have decided to travel to meet a little 4 1/2 year old boy, who seems to be quite healthy except for he was born with a cleft palate. He recently had surgery and will need additional. We consulted with our Doctor here who told us as long as he understands everything he should be fine. He also said he is very lucky that he was given the surgery because many orphans are never even considered. The orphanage Director told Sveta that this child is a "splendid" child who is interacting well with others. This is about all we know. There are so many medical questions we still need answered and so we are traveling to find them out. We are both in a strange way, afraid to be too vulnerable. Will write more tomorrow and fill you in on our travel plans.
All our love-
Adding two feet
Self Portrait
Shopping
Home for now
Still looking for the SD
All gone!
Scrumptious dessert
Dnem Rohdniya (Happy "B" Day) Ed
Not quite Snoop Dogg
A moment in time
The new dew
Cut and a blow
Great Opera
Jaroslav (the wise man)
Golden Gate 1500 years old
900 Years old St Michaels Church
Flag Colors
Independence Day
Words can't explain
Armored Tanks
Now that's a Missile
Still NOT Snoop Dogg
Picking a sunflower
Target in Kharkiv
Kharkiv Orphanage
SDA entrance
Looking across from the State Dept.
State Dept.
(Not) Snoop Dogg
St Vladimier's Church
St Patrik Church
Rotating Windmill
Traditional Orthodox Church
Folk Songs
Home for now
Airport
Fountain De Trevi
Colosseum
Jesse in Roma
Street Scene
Waiting with the rest of us
Our Apartment #3
1888
More Paperwork
Hi from Ukraine
Pancakes (Yum)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP'S
Amsterdam in the UA
Spectator's
13 comments:
Hey Nik and Jess,
Thinking of you always and hoping this next visit goes well. Could this be your little boy? Only time will tell. Do what your gut says. You both have great instincts.
David has a close friend, a local orthodontist, who is on a "cleft palet" team in Rochester (NY). If you have information and would like to consult someone who is knowledgeable, don't hesitate to contact us. My email is: lsalomons@stny.rr.com and David's is: davidsalomons@hotmail.com.
Love and kisses to you.
You will know what to do once you meet this little guy. Whatever decision you make is the correct decision :). And if he's the right fit...we can't wait to meet him!!!! Lots of love...xoxo
Yes to what ever you decide I have enough love inside of me to share so thats not the problem you need the fit and keep an open mind about things be true to yourself thats the main thing.
Love you
You will know the minute you see the little guy if he is meant to be yours to love forever. I am praying that all goes well and Maggie Girl is great. gotta go
Love ya soooo much
Alii B.
You will know the "right" situation for you. Remember Roman had rickets and a laundry list of supposed ailments when we were given the scoop on him. He was also "blond with blue eyes" on the paperwork. You know how he turned out. Your hearts and minds will help you see beyond the documents. If you do end up with a little boy, Jesse can have the sparkly, pink cowgirl hat all to himself. xo Kimmie
Remember that every step of this journey has not been exactly what you thought it would be. From how many times you had to do and redo the paperwork, to how long it would take to get an a travel date, to the kids they presented to you. As much research as you’ve done, as many people as you’ve talked to, you can prepare for the process but the ultimate decision is your experience alone. No one can prepare you or tell you what to do. Just think back to what motivated you to do this to begin with…the desire to give something of yourselves to someone else, to create a family and to give a child the opportunity for a better life. Continue to stay true to yourselves and you will make the right decision.
And whatever you decide, we’re all with you.
Love, J
You will know tomorrow if this is the one for you. Keep an open mind and follow your heart. I am excited for you both that this will in fact be the one and you will be coming home soon as parents. Good Luck tomorrow and I can not wait to hear from you.
Haley
I've been reading everything the past several days without knowing exactly what to say.
Girl, if you don't get a book deal out of this experience...
When you describe things I know everyone can see them through your eyes, hear what you hear, and feel through your heart. And tastes, OMG that dessert...enough said. I gained weight just hearing about it.
As a mother and grandmother of 11 (soon to be 12), I know that when you meet your child you will just know. Your heart will swell and I'm sure you will be a "Mega" mom. In all the years I've known you, you've always had that positive vibe. I'm sure that's part of what keeps you going. My heart is with you, just one of many I know.
Can't wait to meet your beautiful child.
With much love,
Wendy
Hi guys,
Thinking of you daily, this is great and positive news!! The rainbow will lead you where your supposed to be. Breath, be patient and go with your gut everything else will follow. You know your Karma is good, now it's about the little ones karma. The good always comes back to the good!!
Lots of love,
Anna Browne
Hi Jesse & Nicole,
Thinking of you always and hoping this next visit goes well. Could this be your little boy? Only time will tell. Go with what your inner self says.
Much LOVE to you both
♥
Kimberly
Great sign to see a rainbow during such a tough time. I hope the next few days are not too stressful and when the right child appears you will both know. It just seems that they are testing your determination with each visit to make sure you're there for the right reasons.
Hang in there!
Put mirrors on your boots!!
or...
I k*** you!!!
One of my favorite sayings seems to fit here -
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"
--Eleanor Roosevelt
xoKimmie
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