Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Day 44…………………………………. Surprise!!!!



What a great day! Our first bit of unexpected good news in 6 weeks. Galya called to say she thought there was a chance our court decree might be ready a day early so we should be ready at 8:45 to head to the court house. After waiting for the judge for 1 ½ hours, sure enough, we had his signature and the race was on.

We made it to every office we needed to get to just before either they closed for lunch or took their mid afternoon break! One step leads to another and she had it perfectly synchronized! We took a break from the paperwork action and headed to the Desky Dom to pick up Angella. She was expecting us for our typical 4-6 visit but thought something was up when we arrived at 3 with all of the gifts she had picked out for the girls in her group and her “mamas”….. We said “suprees” (surprise) and she knew today was the day! She nearly jumped out of her skin! It was a hustle bustle, as we had a 4:00 appointment with the notary and still a stop at the passport office, which closed at 6:00. So gifts were given, good-byes were said and off we went!

6:30 we finally arrived home. Exhausted yet exhilarated! Our process is 90% complete! WOW! It was a neck breaking day but wonderful to get it all done so quickly! We’re just waiting on her passport which if all goes well, will be ready on Friday. We’ll head to Kiev on Sunday and fly home on Tuesday, March 18th for a 7:30pm arrival!

Made our Ukrainian version of Stir Fry! Trying to introduce a little Korean cuisine to test the waters….. She picked at it but really did quite well considering she didn’t know what more than half of the vegetables were…… and had never had soy sauce! Next we suggested a “bubble bath”….. Took a little explanation, again, more gestering and hand motions, but she got it and was very excited! Incense, candles and soft music, the perfect setting for her first bubble bath experience……..

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You're almost home---down to a matter of hours now!Love the pictures., Angella looks so happy!! Can't wait for the pictures from Ludlow Ave! The Wilson's

Anonymous said...

Congrat!!! Great news.

Tell Angela the Nealey's say hello. We will talk when she gets to America. :)

Praise God
Gail

Anonymous said...

Ok Pam. Go easy on the incense, candles, etc. You don't want to create a "high maintenance" girl.

Congratulations - you can see the finish line, and spring will be here when you get home.

Robbin

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to meet my new niece! Love ya, Sheri

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! What an adventure and the great adventure is about to begin! See you in a couple of weeks or so. So happy for all of you! Is the book finished yet?

Jackie

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!
Take care
Lynn

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Regan and myself are so thrilled for Angella and your family. May God be with you during your remaining time in Ukraine. Chris Watkins

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Pam, Len and Angela!
It is so terrific! It is great that you are getting home before Easter.
We miss you very much at the office Len. Things have been busy and I am remiss in e-mailing my support but I have thought of the three of you daily.
I am downloading the pictures from the blog. They are beautiful. Angela looks so adorable! Once you get settled we will all be very anxious to meet.

Love, Lucy