Ukraine Adoption

Tara's world

Tara's fever is gone and she is feeling better except for a cold that has taken its place. She had her first ever filling done at the dentist's office today and she was a real trooper, opening and closing on command. Of course, I'm sure the gas they gave her helped. And now, as if a trip to the dentist isn't enough, her little world may be shaken because her pre-school might be closing.

They have been looking for a new site for nearly a year because the church they are in is remodeling and no longer wants to rent to a childcare center. It's a big mistake by the church, as far we are concerned, because they will lose all the laughter, smiles and, OK, diaper smell. We really like the teachers and the program at Kidzone, but that doesn't seem to matter to the church, which will be SO boring and quiet without the center. Their loss for sure. But our loss is even bigger. We are now in the position of looking for a new school for Tara as our Plan B, which is becoming more and more like Plan A as the deadline of March 10 to get out of the church approaches. We hate to rock her little world. She loves this school. She spoke almost no English when she started there and they have taught her so much. They notice when she is wearing something new; they encourage her to be creative; they taught her how to write her name; they hug her. They are like family.

We are hoping to put Tara in a place where possibly two of her dear friends will be going. We are touring some sites this week, but always with a sense of sadness about what is appearing to be the inevitable. We know that in time, no matter what happens, she will adjust. Kids always do. But stability is the key for a little girl from Ukraine. We will do all that we can to make sure any changes in her world are as smooth as possible. But that doesn't mean it's going to be easy.