March 02, 2005
Day by day
We made the walk up three flights of stairs at the orphanage again today, the blend of kids and Ukrainian food and whatever else gives the place a distinguishable scent. Their little voices bounced off the walls; laughing and crying and squealing in play. "Vika's Mama! Vika's Mama!" the little ones shouted and pointed. Tara Vika was brought out to us in the play area. She went for the bag that held the balloons from yesterday and asked for more. It was 4:30 p.m. Tomorrow at this time, what will fate hold for her?
Rick: We are so happy to see that you are home and recovering and writing to us all!
Sally: Happy Birthday to you (very soon)
Sister Karen: Do you play chess?
Mom: Keep up the caps; it helps me find your notes right away.
We're so glad that y'all are sending good thoughts our way for Thursday.
Posted by Laura at March 2, 2005 02:01 PMPosted to
Laura, the suspense is killing me. I've been trying to hold back from going on another Blog Binge, but it's really hard!!!!
Mentally, I'm there, pushing the judge's pen and signing off on everything!!!
Thanks for the birthday wish. All you geneologists (sp?): I am Karen's favorite cousin and she said to send lots of gifts!
I thank you in advance. Until tomorrow...I remain...ARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!
s.
Look at her watch him blow up that balloon! John are you going to do parties when you get back? Can you do a giraffe yet?
Posted by: sally at March 2, 2005 03:57 PMhi laura & john,
the suspense is thick again!
isn't it funny about balloons? even tiny babies are mesmerized by them. just think what would happen if you brought a BALL with you to the orphanage... or bubbles!
heidi
Posted by: heidi at March 2, 2005 05:11 PMHI GUYS' A IITTLE LATE IN MY MESSAGE, YOU MUST BE SLEEPING BY NOW. THURS WILL BE A SPECIAL DAY, JUST HOPE ITS ALL DONE AND READY TO COME HOME. IF NOT ITS ALMOST THE END OF THE SUSPENSE. TARA IS REALLY HAVING FUN WITH JOHN.- PRAYING FOR TOMORROW.THEY ALL KNOW LAURA AS MAMA, THATS SO NICE. LOVE MOM---
TAKE CARE ****MOM****
what's new in michigan you ask? mark and penny are engaged and chuckles and caroline had a baby girl. we have sooooooo much to celebrate! hurry home, we miss you. denise
Posted by: Denise and Mike at March 2, 2005 07:49 PMI told Austin I would call him at the school today because he wants to know either way how things went. Everyone is on edge, hopeful and happy!
Posted by: karen wiz at March 3, 2005 09:23 AM
I'm holding my breath! I told Claire this morning that the judge was going make a decision about whether or not you could adopt Tara today and she said: "Why wouldn't they be able to? They've kept one alive." :-) A little smile for the day.
xoxo, mm
HI LAURA AND JOHN; ITS 10;30 am HERE IN MICH AND KEEP CHECKING FOR MESSAGES. WAITING FOR SPECIAL NEWS. THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY WHAT NEWS YOU WILL GET. IT WILL BE GOOD IF IT STILL TAKES A LITTLE LONGER, YOU KNOW THE REST INFO.
LOVE YOU
****MOM****
Laura,
Tara is so beautiful, her face lights up with her smile. I am glad to hear that things went well yesterday. But now you must be good citizen of Ukranine economy and travel there again and spend, spend!!
Let me know if there is anything I can do back here for you that is not being done by Karen, or your mom or Sally etc. etc..
WELL DONE!