Ok, wow, where to start!? (And better yet, how to keep it concise!?)
The train ride was great. Again, more trouble sleeping (though after today, not having the chance to nap, I think all our jetlat troubles are behind us), but nonetheless a safe uneventful trip.
Our whole "facilitating team" (? :)) is GREAT! McKenna, we've been with Svetlana, Alyona, and actually Yuri's WIFE :) all day. And all three of them have been amazing. And they were SO excited to see pictures of your family! Lots of high pitched russian squeeling! :)
Our apartment is nice... it has its own wireless internet in the livingroom PRAISE THE LORD! I was afraid any updates from here would be difficult, but this is GREAT. We were able to skype the kids for the first time today and it was so good to see them. :) This apartment is not as clean as the last one but much bigger. I think I'm gonna find some cleaning gloves and go to work! I guess we got spoiled from the last apartment.
Even being a private blog, I'm nervous to go into too many details about the day until this thing is over, but suffice to say, we were VERY blessed with MANY wonderful opportunities... I was able to catch some pictures for some friends of other kids who will be coming home soon ;)we had a great meeting with the orphanage, and found out lots about his history. AND we got to spend LOTS of time with our little boy!!!
He is... wow, how to explain Pavel?! He's boy to the bone, LOVES throwing balls (and toys), runs just as fast as his little legs will take him, and has more energy than he knows what to do with so he just keeps very busy! The first time we saw him, he smiled at me and backed into me to sit in my lap!! Then I got my little hug and he was off! He has really connected with Jake, though, which was sooo precious to see. He loves his gottee and wanted to touch Jake's face a lot.
He's not talking... at all really, but the staff said that he understands quite a bit. All he said when we were with him was "ugg". :) We aren't really sure what that meant, but assumed it covered a lot of things, lol!
Well here are some pictures from our day today... I've got video too that I'll try to post tomorrow but I'm running out of battery for now.
Our sweet boy...
Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy, y'all look so great together! I'm so happy you finally got to Pavel. He looks like such a sweet little guy, I can't wait to meet him :)
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! Oh he has changed so much! He looks so happy with you two.
ReplyDeletecrying again...that's all I can say!
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here...balling my eyes out. Seeing you both with him...wow..I don't even have words. He fits perfectly with you guys. I am so thankful that God has been directing you and taking such good care of our dear friends. We love you both so much and are more excited than words can express. I can't wait to show Trav the pictures...Pavel is so beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is so sweet! Look how smiley and loveable he is!!:) What a cutie, you're going to have so much fun with your new little guy!!
ReplyDeleteAmy
So glad things are going so well there...and that you had a wonderful first meeting with Pavel. We're praying here for you!
ReplyDeleteOur family is flying out of Kiev Friday morning--FINALLY! We're so excited. God bless you all.
love,
Traci
Oh My!!! He is so precious!!! He is already one of the family! I can't wait to hold him! The Father/Son pictures are priceless!
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All I can do is cry!! I feel like it is a dream that you are there and have pictures with him and get to hug him and kiss him!! Love and prayers to you both. Thank you for keeping us updated. Love you!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I could be there! I never met Yuri's wife, but DJ did. We are praying for you guys! I can't wait for Pavel to get home with you. He definitely looks like he is YOURS!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Amy...I can't even imagine how you must feel. He's gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, we're dying here! Joe and I just looked at these pics and tears are streaming down...
ReplyDeleteYou are WITH your little boy, and it all looks right at home.
Pavel, what a smile. And guys, what a story. Such an incredible journey!
All praise to God for this marvelous reunion! He is mean to be YOURS!!! Looks like you, everything. I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU and I am continued to pray!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! He is SO precious. He looks supremely happy... And why not? He's finally met his mommy & daddy! Love the pic of he & Jake hugging. It's finally real....
ReplyDeleteI do not think that I can type this as I hold back the tears!!! You all look so happy, I can not wait to meet this little guy! What a wonderful thing that you are letting us be a part of! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for the invite!! It's good to see that same squinty-eyed smile that I saw in his original photo. Just lovely!
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