Another great visit today. Unfortunately we did not have Yuri to escort us today but it was still a good day! Ivanna is quite the princess for sure. Playing with other children is somewhat of a struggle for her because sharing is not one of her stronger points. We have become attached to the other children around her as well. Two of them have families coming soon but one little boy today really did a number on our hearts. Sasha was pointing to the bench seat beside him and looking and Andy and saying Papa wanting Andy to sit down. The workers started telling him that we were "Ivanna's Mama and Papa" and his little eyes looked so heart broken and he said very plainly "I want a Papa".....This was probably the worst pain we could have felt. He has a disability in his arm and his leg but he is elegible for adoption and has such a sweet disposition and is very shy and timid.
Ivanna wore her bow in her hair for all of about five minutes a few of the pictures reflect that - the workers brought me out a comb and ponytail holders to put her hair up in pig tails but that didn't work out to good for me so the doctor came over and showed me how it was done and how to make her cooperate - wow she certainly had a way with her. :D She is just too funny and just full of spirit. She is going to work out very well in our family since there are no younger children and she doesn't have to worry about sharing her "girly" toys with her brothers.
Our court date has been set for Wednesday, 8/25. At this court she will obtain her official name of Ivanna Patricia-Nan Stratton. Then we have a 10 day waiting period and then after that we can go and get her from the orphanage. Then it's off to prepare for our trip home but still have to get medical, Visa, etc. etc. and I want to give her some time with her biological family before we leave. I know they want this more than anything. Hopefully we will be able to visit the zoo or something together as two families that love her dearly. So we anticipate being here about 2 weeks after the 10 day period making our return around the 17th or 18th of September. Wish us luck and please continue your prayers as both of our families will need them. More importantly pray for the children we leave behind because it's going to hurt our hearts for many years to come.
Enjoy the montage and there will be more tomorrow!
Monday, August 16, 2010
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Little Sasha tore my heart too. He's the one who needed a book to look at!! I was told his family has not signed off on him yet and visit him occassionally. As a matter of fact they were there last year when I visited. They tried to keep him.....He has Cerebral Palsy (right hemiparesis) and hydrocephalus and is just adorable!! I believe they are trying to get his family to sign off! If you find differently, let me know and I'll get his pic and profile info to RR immmediately!!It's all ready!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy it is all going well for you!! Congratulations!!!