Good news/Bad news report. Good News - We have Viktor!! Bad News - Court is on September 19th :( - 54 days after our SDA Appointment. 10 days - waiting period plus the week of documentation preparation should put us home around the first week in October . Not what we planned at all. We picked up the court papers this morning with this devastating news. We could have been home for 6 weeks then returned had we known how far out the judge would schedule us. After court John will fly home and Viktor and I will return after the waiting period. Enough bad - now good. Today we visited with the orphanage director with our court schedule (as requested). Of course, she said she had no authority anymore and it was really up to the trade school. She suggested we just leave him at the trade school to study until our court date - NO WAY!!!! We headed to the trade school and met with the director. He agreed he really needed court papers to release Viktor, but with some green prodding, he relented and let Viktor come with us as long as Viktor would call him each day to make sure things are o.k. So this is our first "real" day with Viktor. We went to the grocery store, watched some soccer, played some games, and went over the words we all knew in each language. I think we are going to watch a movie before we turn in (X-men is Universal). It is a bit ackward, but good too. Phillip and Cassie were excited that Viktor was with us. I can't wait until the day we are all FINALLY together in one place.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO - Phillip and Cassie
The 11:15 from Kherson to Kiev. Viktor is aboard car #9.
The happy reunion on the platform. He had no idea that we were going to meet the train.
All of our 15 yr old son's worldly possesions came in one small blue and black duffle. Dramatic pause for effect.
Viktor, Sharon and Zhenia at the train station.
This one is for Phillip. Don't know the make or model but it sure was a good looking vehicle.
4 comments:
Ouch, but at least you have him!
FINALLY!!! I got all teary when I watched the reunion on the platform...and again when I saw Viktor's "worldly possessions". I know you are thrilled to finally have your son by your side. Luke has been asking me a lot of questions about adoption for the past couple of days. Just trying to explain it all to him and answer the questions of "why would someone decide not to keep their child" has been somewhat overwhelming. But the great thing was I got an opportunity to tell him about how the two of you are following God's instruction for us to care for children in need. I feel sure God was smiling with tears in his eyes as well as he watched your long-awaited reunion. We look forward to finally meeting Viktor soon!
The Borings
Hello from Chattanooga! My family (and many others) have been praying for your sweet family. We adopted our youngest daughter from China last year and we know how special it is to finally unite with our precious blessing from God! I can't imagine how trying this wait has been for you all. We did not have to endure anything like that. What a testimony of your faith and love. Viktor is truly blessed with a wonderful family! May God give you all the strength & peace that you need for the remainder of your time away.
The Apps Family
www.youbelong.net/theapps
I'm very happy to see that you have finally been reunited with your new son. I can't wait to see all of you very soon. I'm actually envisioning Thanksgiving with everyone. :)
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