So here we are , returning from a week long cruise during a major northeast snowstorm. travel was horrible, but we were glad to be away from NJ. Only to come home to a snow bound street followed by three of us with a stomach flu. UGH, what a week ! Then on Tuesday feb. 16th while recuperating on the coach from illness, Michalina calls and has travel dates !! Now I have to move my limp body and get travel visas and airline arrangements together, while trying to hold down the pedilylte that has been my sustenance for 24 hours.
So we are leaving Feb 26th and returning on the 7th of March. We had to extend our trip a few days because of no availability on the 4,5,or 6th out of Ekaterinburg. We are however able to fly out of Philly rather than JFK, which we like immensely ! Although we must endure a 14 hour outbound layover in Frankfurt. Oh well, take a ride and see the city and grab a German bite.
We meet our boys on Monday March 1st after being picked up by Olga and Crew in region and a quick trip to the Minister of Education first.
So, this is the moment of truth. Dr. Oleg Togoyev will meet us in Ekat on the 1st to examine the boys and then we will take it from there. Hopefully all is well. We are loaded with some crayons, candies for the kids, cheerios, developmental toys and the SKYPE on our laptop for cheap phone calls back to the states.
A four month wait for trip one will probably harden us to the region of Ekaterinburg and how they operate....slowlyyyyyyy. From here, we see where we go.
So we will update from Russia ! Until then, thank you for all your support to my friends and family !!
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YEAH!!!! Great news. Staying a few days longer only means you'll be able to see the kids more than usual. We were there on a Saturday (they said we could leave Friday night but we left Sunday due to flights) so they took us to the Orphanage on Saturday as well. Saturday is usually a non-visit day for other agencies but Olga and Lydia make a big thing that you're coming from the USA so they simply ask "what time is good?" vs. "can we come?"!
I'm thrilled for you guys and can't wait to follow your journey of anticipation, excitement, nerves, etc. The rollercoaster doesn't stop until you're home with the kiddos.
All the best!!!!
~Laura :)
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