What would his first three words be? What three words would he string together in the pillars of a sentance. Ok I know I was a bit spoiled with Roman's first word being "Mama"and his second being "I love" but come on, he totally set me up for "I love you" or "I love Mama" being … [Read more...]
Destiny and Adoption…
I read an article a while back about a study that was done asking parents that became parents through adoption about their belief in destiny. Basically what was found is that a high proportion of this group believed that destiny had played a hand in their path to their children. … [Read more...]
What’s your vision?
It all began with scrapbooking many moons ago. Any of you remember "crop nights" and "scrap chats"? I would go to all night scrapbook sessions that had me cropping and producing layouts till the wee hours. This was prior to the digital age when making memories was recorded old … [Read more...]
Goodnight Irene. My Adoption Agency is closing it’s doors
Roman and Anastashia.. Word is out that my adoption agency is no longer accepting new clients. Irina, the Director is retiring and her Administrative Assistant is moving on to a new agency that works in Kazakhastan. Adoption Horizons has been facilitating … [Read more...]
Then and Now.. his eyes tell the story
We just celebrated one year home this week. I went back and looked at the photos from the day we got off the plane from Moscow and I have to say that even though I lived it the transformation still amazes me. This is Roman the day we arrived home. Exhausted from the travel and a … [Read more...]
I believe in Miracles- My Day in Court…..One Year Anniversary
This week last year was the nine days that was the final leg of my journey to bring Roman home. I would like to share with you my entries from a few of the most significant events. The first one is my court date when the judge said yes plus a bonus miracle. It had never … [Read more...]
Exhausted and elated- My return to Russia
One year ago today I arrived in Russia after two days of travel. It's a ten hour flight to Moscow if you go direct which I would do on the way home but this time it was Toronto-Frankfurt (6 hr layover) -Moscow (overnight) then finally Volgograd (another 2 hours flight) This is a … [Read more...]
I’m allowed to lavish him with love… my Social Worker said so
When you decide to adopt a child you go through the process with a Social Worker who is also an Adoption Practiciner. He/she prepares all your paperwork required by the Ministry, your home study, helps you understand your options and gives you advice on parenting. You also take … [Read more...]
“Now everyday ain’t gonna be no picnic”
but our Adoption Agencies annual Adoption Family Picnic sure was. Last year Cat and I were in Russia when the picnic was held in Toronto and I remembered thinking how wild it was that this year we would be be able to attend it with our family and Roman. Poof, … [Read more...]
“Your husband must be so handsome”
I keep thinking I should keep a log of silly, stupid, sweet but bewidering comments that have been said to me regarding Roman. When you are an adoptive parent you are required to go to adoption school as part of the process. In class, the knowledable instructor warns you to expect … [Read more...]