Tuesday, January 9, 2007
My head is in a whirlwind right now. I had hoped to receive current info regarding the little girl that was referred to me, but with the Russian holidays, that hasn't happened. So, I am going to travel and see how things go. (I am a little concerned with some of the information that I have regarding this little girl, currently 16 months old.) I don't know how everything will turn out yet, but I know that somehow, someway, I will bring home the little girl that is meant for me.
I have been updating a good portion of my paperwork. Any document is good for a year from signature or from the date of notarization. The notarization has bitten me. Several things needed to be current, within 3 months, of court, but others would have been ok except that the notary's commission expired. Drats! At least I made sure to have saved them on the computer, so they really weren't difficult to redo.
As part of updating everything, my new social worker needs to visit my home. Abby and Butter will be delighted to have more company. They don't get to see as many people in the winter: not as many kids outside playing and coming over to play with them. Soon, they will have a permanent play buddy. The only thing that worries me is Abby and food. She will be taken off of her diet for a while once Katie comes home. A few extra pounds on Abby may not be great for Abby, but I think it will help with the adjustment of having Katie around. I chuckle as I write this as it will be a big adjustment for all of us!
I am currently waiting to receive travel dates. I won't hear anything until at least Monday, the 15th, again due to the Russian holidays. Cindy and I are getting excited about going. Heck, we have even started a mini version of packing. We have heard that luggage is frequently 'lost' in Russia, and want to plan and pack carefully. There are some things that are ok to not have, but there are other things that we just don't want to risk. Also, we don't want to haul around too much stuff! I won't have my sherpa with me on this trip!
For those who don't know, I frequently travel with my brother, Mike. I affectionately refer to him as Sherpa because he frequently helps me haul my stuff. OK, sherpa is the polite name: the usual name is 'Pack Mule'. Love you Bubba!
I hear that it is still very cold in Russia. That is usually ok with me, as long as I don't need to be outside for very long. Of course, I will have to take a coat and all that jazz. Having to drag a coat around is not my idea of fun, but it sure beats freezing!
Mike and Cindy are both in San Francisco working. I think that Cindy will be back to St. Louis for good very soon. Mike had officially moved back to Virginia, but is now on an assignment back in California. How ironic!
As you can tell from my ramblings, I am very nervous, and anxious, and excited, and thrilled, and a whole host of other feelings. I just need to believe that my Katie has the ability to grow up and make her life choices.
So, hopefully, I will know more next week (at least about travel dates!) . . .
Christy
My head is in a whirlwind right now. I had hoped to receive current info regarding the little girl that was referred to me, but with the Russian holidays, that hasn't happened. So, I am going to travel and see how things go. (I am a little concerned with some of the information that I have regarding this little girl, currently 16 months old.) I don't know how everything will turn out yet, but I know that somehow, someway, I will bring home the little girl that is meant for me.
I have been updating a good portion of my paperwork. Any document is good for a year from signature or from the date of notarization. The notarization has bitten me. Several things needed to be current, within 3 months, of court, but others would have been ok except that the notary's commission expired. Drats! At least I made sure to have saved them on the computer, so they really weren't difficult to redo.
As part of updating everything, my new social worker needs to visit my home. Abby and Butter will be delighted to have more company. They don't get to see as many people in the winter: not as many kids outside playing and coming over to play with them. Soon, they will have a permanent play buddy. The only thing that worries me is Abby and food. She will be taken off of her diet for a while once Katie comes home. A few extra pounds on Abby may not be great for Abby, but I think it will help with the adjustment of having Katie around. I chuckle as I write this as it will be a big adjustment for all of us!
I am currently waiting to receive travel dates. I won't hear anything until at least Monday, the 15th, again due to the Russian holidays. Cindy and I are getting excited about going. Heck, we have even started a mini version of packing. We have heard that luggage is frequently 'lost' in Russia, and want to plan and pack carefully. There are some things that are ok to not have, but there are other things that we just don't want to risk. Also, we don't want to haul around too much stuff! I won't have my sherpa with me on this trip!
For those who don't know, I frequently travel with my brother, Mike. I affectionately refer to him as Sherpa because he frequently helps me haul my stuff. OK, sherpa is the polite name: the usual name is 'Pack Mule'. Love you Bubba!
I hear that it is still very cold in Russia. That is usually ok with me, as long as I don't need to be outside for very long. Of course, I will have to take a coat and all that jazz. Having to drag a coat around is not my idea of fun, but it sure beats freezing!
Mike and Cindy are both in San Francisco working. I think that Cindy will be back to St. Louis for good very soon. Mike had officially moved back to Virginia, but is now on an assignment back in California. How ironic!
As you can tell from my ramblings, I am very nervous, and anxious, and excited, and thrilled, and a whole host of other feelings. I just need to believe that my Katie has the ability to grow up and make her life choices.
So, hopefully, I will know more next week (at least about travel dates!) . . .
Christy
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