We were hoping to meet up with a few Reece's Rainbow Families while here in Kiev and today I got to meet two! The Fritz's were standing outside of the SDA when I went there this morning in hopes of picking up my referral early. (It wasn't ready yet). The Fritz's are adopting 4 children this time. They already have 6 adopted children at home in Minnesota!!!
We then were able to contact the McDonald's who are here to adopt TJ (Misha). We met them at a Ukranian Cafeteria that came highly recommended by Niko and his daughter. We weren't sure what the food items were so we just pointed to what we thought we might like and gave it a try. Overall, I think most of us enjoyed at least half of what we ordered so it was a fun experience.
Then we made the long hike uphill back to our apartment to wait on our next visit to the SDA to pick up the paperwork we will need to visit Nadia in her orphanage.
I hope to post pictures at some point of the amazing sights we saw in Kiev with Olena yesterday. My modem is finally working but it uploads photos onto my blog VERY slowly so I'll probably wait until we're in our hotel in Zaporozhye for that post. :)
Thank you for all of your very encouraging comments! Allen and Michael have also started a blog and they'd love to hear from you as well. Theirs is called "The Brothers' Blog" and it's listed on my blog list so you'll be able to check to see if they've posted.
What a great day it sounds like - one adventure after another! We loved Michael's blog and Taylor is trying to figure it out this morning on how to set up her account (I finally mastered this Google account thing - it was driving me up the wall for months now). Have fun in your new location and I hope you have a wonderful first few moments with Nadia - give her a big hug from the Deckerts and let her know that she has been loved for so very long by so many people. Have a great day on the train (if that is possible - at least you have your own clean and comfortable blankeys!! Love ya all!
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ReplyDeleteThe train leaves at like 8:30 or 9:30 and gets in around 6:30 am.
You will then go to the hotel cause it will be too early to go to the orphanage.
They have a pretty good breakfast too and the cafe american is very good s malako - with milk!! Their porridge and eggs are yummy, as are the pancakes - say no mayo!! good luck - you are SO close!!!!
I'm so enjoying following your blog! Love the baby picture and can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you as well as for us! We can't wait to see your pictures! It is so nice to be able to be on this journey with you via your blog! Hugs to you all covered with prayer.
ReplyDeleteYes, get the porridge with bananas at the Hotel restaurant! And don't skip the yogurt...especially if it is cherry! (You can always take anything up to the fridge in your room that you don't eat with breakfast...like the meat and cheese and those delicious little chocolate bar thingys.) Have a great trip! Can't wait to see your blog tomorrow!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very cool that you are able to meet up with other Reece's Rainbow friends!!!Can't wait to hear about the trainride,praying you will sleep thru it!! Another lovely outfit you are wearing! :) Rock on Adoption Fashion Diva!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Thanks for taking the time to remember updating all of us back at home!
ReplyDeleteOne more day!! Woohoo!
I love the pictures. Makes me feel so much like I am there! I heard they have kefir there. I'll bet it is good! I love the picture on the cover of Michaels and Allens blog. HOw exciting! It is like giving birth, isnt it.! And so wonderful to meet RR families over there. wow.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! A snookie indeed. I was waiting for that picture!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun...keep it coming.
Blessings.
Oh what a gift to have that baby photo! Nadia was so precious right from the start.
ReplyDeleteI'm about to pop with excitement that you are so close to holding your daughter. And what a wonderful thing to be able to meet other RR families.
We continue to pray for your family as you travel. I'm going to have my kiddos check out the Brother's blog. How fun.
I'm a bit embarrassed that you read my ramblings about the challenges of family vacations when you are on the other side of the world about to board a 10 hour train ride. You are certainly on a grand adventure that few have the pleasure of experiencing.
Covering you in prayer all the way!
Kathie
Sounds fun to meet other families!! O MY GOODNESS!!!!!! You get to see her sooo soon!!! I'm sure you are soooooo excited!!! Make sure to put pics of her on!! (i know u will!)
ReplyDeleteA baby photo of Nadia! Yeah! So glad you got that little treasure! She was a little pumpkin. (I really wanted to use the term babushka, you know.) Tomorrow is the big day!!! Can hardly wait!!! May try to Skype you now. Should be just the right time.
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LOVE it! We met the MacDonald's for a brief few minutes at the airport and then we were off to the train station! Be prepared for a whirlwind of a day with Marina tomorrow!!! She picked us up at 7am from our overnight train and we didn't get home until about 6:30pm to our apartment...wow what a day!
ReplyDeleteLove the baby picture! You're so lucky to get one. We didn't. I just can't wait to hear about you meeting her. How exciting! And I can't wait to hear about Alexander, I just miss him SO much. I love him. He has such a gentle and kind heart.
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I'm so thrilled you'll be meeting your precious little girl very soon!!!!!! I'll check your blog first thing in the morning when I wake up!!!
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Nikki
So, it's about 1 am in Ukraine right now, I'm picturing you bumping along in the train, trying to get some sleep, yet not really able to because it's hot, and crammed packed, and they stop every 20 minutes, or so it seems. Plus the total excitement of what's to come....meeting your sweetie! I'll always remember those feelings, and the train....waking up in the morning knowing we were in the same place as our boy, and the anticipation...and waking up to that music that comes in your box is something I will ALWAYS remember. It was surreal. And wonderful all at the same time :) I'm getting up extra early tomorrow to check your blog!
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so happy for you guys!!This is such an amazing journey for your family..your boys will never forget all they see and learn. we loved taking our kids with us to guatemala. dont think they will get to go with us to ukraine though :( hey like the mini, but where are the 3 " heels?? just sayin~
ReplyDeleteYou are the consistent focus of 'night songs'; and because it is daytime for you, you immediately receive His faithful love.
ReplyDeleteThe LORD will send His faithful love by day; His song will be with me in the night--a prayer to the God of my life. (Psa 42:8 HCSB)
Very happy things are going well thus far. So glad you were able to meet some other families as well. You were very well prepared for this experience. Super excited that you will be able to see Nadia tomorrow!!!! A moment you've been waiting for so long now. Can't wait to hear details. You all look fantastic. Miss you and continuing to pray. So looking forward to meeting the newest little Ferguson! Love you!
ReplyDeleteVery cool photos and love hearing about Kiev! :) I'm still in the throes of moving, so I am very behind in checking blogs. Tonight was the first time I cracked open my laptop in three days.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read your next post about meeting your little snookie! :)))
So excited for you,and glad you can get us some much longed for pictures and updates. Nadia's baby picture is a priceless treasure, and such a cutie!! Can't wait for Nadia to meet her Mommy and Daddy!!(and big brothers also)
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