Still waiting. Yesterday when Zhenia went to court to check on a court date, the judge handed him the form he had prepared last week (remember said form from embassy) Well, turns out, she now wants it notarized and apostilled from the Office of Foreign Affairs. Would have been really nice if she had requested this or said so last week. So . . . still no court date, still no Viktor. The helplessness and frustration is not fun or funny. Initially we had expected to be in our 10-day waiting period by now. Morale is low and WE WANT TO COME HOME!!!!! We will go today and present the form which hopefully will be ready by 4:00, then it has to be interpreted (? it is already in english on one side and Ukrainian on the other) Tomorrow Zhenia will take it to court. I'm tired of waiting all day for THE phone call only to be thwarted again. At this point we are hoping for a date next week. Monday is a holiday - courts closed. There is a reason for this wait and frustration, but so far it has not been revealed to us. Cassie and Phillip have been so great. We love and miss them tremendously, I don't like missing one day of their lives - time goes so quickly. And the reason we are here - have only gotten to see him once - unbelievable!! Instead of living one day at a time, right now I am trying one-hour at a time.
On a positive note - the couple who came in on the 18th to find a child has been referred a 18-month old boy in Lugansk (sp?). We are so happy for them and enjoyed having another couple to hand around with for a few days. They are on a train now to go meet him, we can't wait to hear all about their family.
Please keep praying, we appreciate all of the encouragement and support you have been, and continue, giving. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO - Cassie & Phillip
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Hang in there. I just sent you an email about a couple training for a special marathon (and its not running). Should help you guys pass the time. We plan on entertaining/working your kids this weekend so they will be quite occupied. You have a lot of people praying for you so please pull comfort and peace from that. Love you, Bart & Lisa
Hello Friends! I am a friend of Bart and Lisa's and we have been amazed with your journey that God is taking you on right now. just wanted you to know our family is praying for you and your safety! Your blog is so inspiring and we look forward to reading it often!! Take care and know that many people in Maryville are thinking of you!!
In Christ, Sharon Earley :)
Hang in there. It will all be worth it when you get home. Thanks for letting us know what is going on with you. Be safe and come home soon. Much love, David and Suzanne
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