Yesterday our translator/2nd facilitator called to see how we were doing and we said everything was fine, but wanted to know if he could ask the director if it would be alright to take Marina on a day-trip to Kharkov (a major city about 40 miles away) this coming Sunday.
His response was, "you may not be there on Sunday". I said, okay???? and he then told us that we may end up in court this Friday! He said he'd talk to the judge again today and then let us know. If that happens AND they waive the 10-day waiting period, we could be back in Kiev by this weekend and at the Embassey by Monday and finished with everything by the middle or end of next week!! Wouldn't that be awesome!
So, yesterday Marina, Natasha and Olga came home with us for about 1 1/2 hours and they had a snack and watched a Russian/Ukrainian version of "Married with Children"! It was pretty funny to look at since the set and everything looked almost the same and the characters were presented in the same way (ie. dressed alike, etc) Even the expressions on Al Bundee's face were the same - but totally different people playing the parts. Funny! They also brought some things with them to keep them busy . . . Olga brought coloring to work on , Marina brought her English homework (gotta like that!) and I'm not sure what Natash brought - she just wanted to watch tv. So, when it was time for them to leave they told us we didn't need to go with them, that they were fine to walk back together and we agreed. I need to have Marina make some cards for her teachers and friends today and tomorrow in case Friday is the last day here :)
Nancy and Rick, I asked Natasha if she needed anything and she mentioned a few things . . . toothpaste, an umbrella, colored pens and markers, and lined paper or white paper. At first she couldn't think of anything and James told her whenever people ask him if he needs anything, he tells them "money" :) I don't know if you want us to try and pick up these things for her here, or if you want to send them to her . . . I'm not even sure we could find the markers and paper here in Novaya?? Anyway, let us know if you want us to try. I also passed on the messages to Olga and the other kids from everyone.
Right now as I am blogging, James is watching CNN on tv and getting briefed on what is happening with the race for the presidency in the US. It's nice that here they can turn their satalite and get European channels as well as some English speaking channels. We can see CNN, Discovery, National geo and a couple others, but that's about it. Well, not much else to say right now . . . more later.
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We're pulling for you. Wouldn't that be great if friday is the day. I'm sure that when that day comes Marina will be very sad having to say good bye to her buddies. We'll pray for her too. Wishing the three of you the best.
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Dave
We we wish you the best and like my dad said we're pulling for ya! <3 I hope you guys are able to go to court this Friday. That would be great. Just keep in mind even though that will be the happiest day of Marina's life, it will probably be the hardest. But I'm sure everything will be fine.
Oh my gosh! Wouldn't it be wonderful if you guys could leave that soon!! I'll be praying for that!
Hi Wow, this is great news! We certainly appreciate your heart felt expressions to give our love to Natasha. If u can buy her the items listed that would be great! I sent things and they didn't get there? This is the kind of kindness money can't repay. Love and Blessings
We are praying of course
Wow! Meg, you are a very good writer. I can totally picture everything that is going on there. I can virtually feel the wind on my face and the smell and sounds of the animals as you walk (or pant) up the hill to the orphanage every day. It certainly gives us an idea of what orphanage life is like for the children. Give our love to Olga and Dennis. We enjoyed the three letters we just got from them and I wrote back to them via Natalie Plakhova. Please tell her that we are very glad she is getting to spend time with you and drink Fanta! I have been praying for you guys, keep blogging as much as you can - I want to know as much as possible!
Love, Ruth Taylor.
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