Another long day of driving around getting paperwork signed. We managed to get into the Internot once again while Galina was in the office. We visited with the children, Kolya was in English class. His friend Dema told me he was in love with me through our interpreter Ira. He is so sweet. We were informed that the class rat is actually a pet of Kolya's given to him by his aunt. We told Kolya at lunch we probably couldn't take him to America. He said that was okay, he would be too smelly. We spent alot of time sitting at Express Lunch while Galina and Victor drove around to the various places. The workers know us by name now.
We were told that we were not allowed in the internot because of the director's precarious position. We did manage to get the penpal letters to Ira. Ruwe's, I delivered your letters to Nina, Alonya and Artour. Got some pictures as well. Amy we saw Sasha and I took her picture. We didn't have the gifts though. The highlight of the day was when we returned to the Internot and Kolya signed a paper by his own hand that said he wanted to be adopted by us and change his name to Cole Matthew Lennard. We hope to make a copy of it before it has to be turned over to the authorities so he can have it for later. Now we wait for Svetlana again to write a paper that has to be signed by her boss, he may be on vacation for a few days. Pray that we can get it signed tomorrow and Galina can be on the train to Kiev tomorrow night. We thank you all so much for your comments, they cheer us on every day.
3 Comments:
Dear Susie and Kyle,
I just received Lela's note with your blog address. What excitement! As I look at those dear kids, I am weeping for joy for you and Kolya. Our boys, Peter(Sasha) and James(Zhenya) recently prayed for him to have a family. James and he were away from all their friends in the sanatorium for a couple months before Christmas.
Perhaps the boys can call each other or email. I have a cute picture with Kolya and his friend Dima S. playing with their cars. If Kolya remembers Mrs. Sylvia, tell him hello and give him a hug for me. He is so precious.
Blessings on you all. God be praised!
Sylvia Halpert
Susie we are all so excited! We look for your messages throughout the day and everyone gathers around to read what you have to say and look at the pictures! We are all so very happy for you!
Peace!!
Nancy
What a wonderful day with Kolyas letter saying he wants to be a part of the family! What a special day and a special name.
How great that you got to see so many of the other children too. Thank you for getting a picture of Sasha for us(and telling us you saw her). We will look forward to seeing it when you get back.
Susie I'm sure your disappointed in not getting to bring the rat home, I'm sure Buttercup will be too ; )
Our prayers are with you.
Love
Ted Amy
Miranda Ariana Ty and Tahner
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