Well, it's Lori again, and I just have to say, thanks everyone for the encouraging comments on the long post. Glad you like to hear it. I just had a lot to say yesterday. Today, I promise it will be significantly shorter.
Thanks, Marcia, for the cheaper-to-call-us hint. She said if you dial 10-10-987, it's cheaper; see her comment from the last post if you want to read it yourself.
Dad W-hahahaha!!!! That made us smile. BIG. Thanks! We needed that.
We woke today to a light snow for our Christmas, making it a little white. Our smiles today, however, are drooping. The good news is that we went to the orphanage to see Cole, and he's still in the infirmary, but while he still has quite a cough, he took one look at me and said, "MAMA!" with a big smile. They'd only let one of us in to see him, so I went, and it was so great to see him. We played for about an hour, which is longer than I'd expected they'd let us. Right away, while the nurse was still there, he asked me for his car, which was pretty cute, and then he was saying "ball" and "oten" (open) before I left. (Open is for the spill and fill that we always play--his favorite, and really only, game at this point. We used the crackers in the little dish I brought. He didn't want to eat them; he just wanted to open it, dump it, fill it, and then close it, and then over and over again.) He let me hug him and hold him for about the first 10 minutes, and I really felt like he truly was glad to see me. We had a good time.
So now for the disappointing news. We took the paperwork from Kiev to the court today so we'd be ready for tomorrow's appointment, but "something has come up" with the public deputy, and there won't be one on hand, so we will have to wait until the 27th, Wednesday, for our court date. I guess at this point, it doesn't really matter, since there's no way we can take him home with us, but it does confirm that we need to figure out what we're doing and buy a plane ticket for my return if I'm doing that. Thus the trip to the internet cafe today. We all three had come, but Emma had to go potty and couldn't wait, so they went home and I'll join them in a minute. I checked out airfare and can find something for about $1000, which is fine, and I'll probably book it tomorrow.
Emma has been doing so well, but the last couple of days have been hard on her, and today she finally expressed that she'd ready to go home to Ohio. Me too, babe. Me too. So it's looking at this point that we'll hire a driver to take us back to Kiev on Thursday, we'll do some embassy stuff on Friday so that Trevor doesn't have to be present for the second trip, and then we'll be on our way on Saturday. So some of you, we'll see you soon. We probably won't post again after we leave here; it's too hard to find a place in Kiev, and we may not have time.
Love you all. Please keep praying.
Lori
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Merry Christmas guys. We feel sad about the less than best news. Lori, I just sent you an e-mail, so read it as soon as you can.
Best Wishes!
Marcia
Merry Christmas! We're so glad Cole was happy to see you, he will adjust very well to being a part of your family.
Hi Kids, We all prayed for you today before our dinner. We have your picture on the fridge and everyone thinks you look great with little Emma and Cole. Hang in there girl. God will take care of all this in his time and it's usually not outs. Cole may have a little sore throat since he didn't want to eat. Wait until he gets to Ohio and tries to adjust to this weather - cold and rainy. We love all of you very much. Be careful and I'll sure miss hearing from you. Grammy Sharon
Merry Christmas, guys! You've continually been in my thoughts (and prayers) these past few days! Thanks again for the updates! God bless!
--Becky (and Murphy)
Merry Christmas! We just got back in town and caught up on your last 3 latest post, and are very sorry to hear your news that the waiting period won't be waived, but made me happy beyond words to read how you described Cole calling you Mama and letting you cuddle with him.
We will continue to pray for you and for your appointment on the 27th and for safe travels home. We will miss hearing from you, but can't wait to see you!
Hey! Talking to your family made my Christmas 100% better! I enjoyed talking to you Emma!!! I'm glad that Cole is reconizing you better!
Thank goodness for the technology that allows us to keep in touch while you are so far away! It is a blessing to be able to know what we can prayer for and give the greatest thanks for!!! We will continue to pray for a miracle in that Cole can come home now...waive the 10 day period, please!!!! We rejoice that he knows his Mama!!!! What a comfort to his little heart! Yes, she came back to see me!!!! Oh, she is hugging me and holding me!!!! Oh it feels so good!!!! We are thrilled after talking to you guys! What an awesome gift, even though Emma didn't want to talk to me, but wanted Lauren instead!! Gee, imagine that! What a terrific new year it will be for you as you will be able to move forward as a family and grow in love and joy!!!!
i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one that keeps crying everytime i check the blog.
we've been praying and will continue to do so. we look forward to seeing you again but are sad we won't see your entire family when we meet up for wings when you get back (hint hint). i can't hardly wait to meet this kid, every time you talk about him and share about him i just get so excited. we will pray that the time between you coming home and returning back to Ukraine will be quick and that the bumps in the road between now and then will be small and easily navigatible. we love you!
michele & jj
hey
I am glad to hear the great time you had with cole!!!!!I sure he was glad to see ya!!!:)
I am terribly sorry to hear the bad news...:(. I can't wait to see ya though! you are my prayers.
Nan
We will be praying for your safe return to Ohio! The McCool's
Well I've been constantly away from a computer and I finally got to do some much-needed catching up on your posts. I miss you all terribly...I know I don't see you often anyway, but knowing how far away you are makes me miss you more. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I can't wait to see you again, and soon it will be all 4 of you home. You've waited so long, and it's so soon now. I'm sorry it's not working out how we've all hoped, but it will still be soon. Love and miss you all.
Kaitie said...
Emma,
I really miss you and I can't wait to see you. My daddy printed out the picture of Cole. He is so cute. I show him to everybody I see. I am praying for you and Cole. And your mommy and daddy. So are my mommy and daddy. I can't wait to meet your brother. I hope he and Zach are friends. I will tell Zach to be nice. My mommy is typing this but I typed your name and I am going to type my name. I love you Emma. And I love Cole. I can't wait to see you. And Cole.
Love, Kaitie
Lori,
We wanted to say Happy Birthday to you -- for you, it's already the 27th. Picture us singing.
To all three of you,
We wish we knew what time your appointment is today. Marnie is going to set the alarm for around 3:00 a.m.-ish in case it's close to the same time as it was originally scheduled for today. We'll be waiting for news of a miracle, and look forward to seeing you all. ALL. Love you lots.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Marnie, Arick, and Luke
Hello to all of you! I miss you all a bunch and wanted to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas! I also wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, Lori. Hopefully it will not be long to you have the news you are waiting for. Cole is so cute and we are so glad he is recognizing you. I hope he is feeling much better soon. We are keeping all of you in our prayers!
Love to all of you,
Mary (and the rest of the Sutherlands...)
Happy Birthday to you Lori! Hopefully you had good news on your Birthday today and you have safe travels back to Kiev for your return home!
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