3/13/2009
Today we found out that before visiting the baby house there are few more steps we must go through. So this morning we met with the department of education and had an interview with them. They asked us questions about our age and jobs and why we intended to adopt from Kaz. The women were very friendly and sweet to us and asked us how our experience in Kazakhstan had been so far. They thanked us for visiting Kazakhstan and for deciding to adopt one of their children. Now we have to wait for a signature before we can visit the baby. We felt very comfortable during the interview and were pleased that we should have the signature and permission to visit the baby by Monday.
While we are so anxious to finally meet Ava, we are also enjoying Pavlodar. Today we had lunch with our translator, Svetlana, who spent all last year teaching English in Lake Tahoe. She says that the children in the baby house are so sweet and that we will fall in love with them all. We have come on this trip to meet and bring home our daughter but we also hope to fall in love with this country and the people. We truly are having a wonderful experience. Tomorrow, we may look into apartments and might get a tour of the city. We will keep you posted each chance we get. Speceba (Thank you) for leaving comments on the blog. We sooooo enjoy reading them. Speceba for your prayers. We feel that God’s favor is with us.
Fun Kazak fact of the day: A common breakfast item here is "Sausage" which is realy a hotdog. They also serve noodle soup and salad for breakfast.
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Hi there, as I've written before, my hubby & I have been in Kyzylorda since Feb 12 and had our court date yesterday. We were granted custody of our boy. Some suggestions: find out where the closest market or bazaar is & make that your daily walk. If there's a cafe there too, even better. Coming up with a routine will help you fill your days when you're not at the BH. Hopefully you will meet other couples adopting. Good luck & feel free to comment on our blog if you have questions.
Oh it was so good to hear from you and read your blog! Kaz must really care about their children to take such precautions in who adopts. We are so happy that you feel so comfortable with the people and surroundings! Svelta seems wonderful and so positive. We wish we could talk to you more often and we really miss you guys. We are praying for your visit to the baby house and meeting your precious daughter! We are so excited to hear more about her!! Enjoy your weekend and call if you get a chance!
Love You!
Mom and Dad and Zoe and Jake
Glad to hear everything is going well and you are enjoying your experience, what wonderful memories you are making! Love ya lots, Mom
How exciting! I can't wait till you meet your Ava! I can't wait to follow your journey! Take care!
SO good to hear from you guys! I check this many times a day for an update - haha. I am so glad you are feeling comfortable in Kaz. What an experience!! Also so glad to hear the small plane was no problem! God is answering prayers left and right! Love you guys!
So excited for Family Letterneau!
I love love love reading all these details! It makes you feel not so far away :)
I am constantly praying for you and missing you. I love your fun facts about Kaz!
p.s. Lost is amazing, and you should get into it, when you get back of course :) Love you!
Hi, greetings from Austin! I'm sending you good wishes. All the best, Susan
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