Ukraine Adoption

De ja vu

My friend Greta and her husband are boarding a plane today for Kiev, Ukraine, to adopt a little girl they never met who has no idea that they are on their way to change her life, and theirs, forever.

Natasha, the wonderful facilitator who helped us find Tara just last year, will greet them at the airport tomorrow, just as she greeted us. They will likely be exhausted, excited, nervous, worried and hungry--all at the same time.

I have been giving Greta some last-minute encouragement and advice (hey she asked for it), like try not to act too American, don't worry if you forgot something because you can buy it there, bundle up, don't drink the water...and then I said: You have all that you need to know; the rest you will learn as you go.

Everyone has a different experience. It will be thrilling to read about their journey (see blog at right). Feel free to leave Greta a note on her blog, let her know you're following along.