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...]
Gotcha Day…. Russia Revisited
Here's my post from six months ago. This is when I officially "gotcha" little man :)Ok Gotcha DayIt was surreal, sweet, sad, stressful and so joyous.The day started with T. picking me up to get gifts and party supplies for the gotcha day party. It was raining so we drove, T is a nervous … [Read more...]
My last solo supper
I had a dinner date all lined up for tonight with the Amerixcan couple who I met yesterday. The idea of going out for a nice dinner with people and people that spoke english was very very exciting. I have mastered the dining solo experience after eights days but nonetheless a change was … [Read more...]
My hotel room is looking HIPP
The next installment on flashback to Russia..............I have baby prepped my hotel room. I have a baby feeding zone which as formally a coffee and champagne area. It now has an impressive assortment of baby jars, formula, cereal, water, baby food warming device, baby spoons, super … [Read more...]
I Believe in Miracles…. My day in Court
This week marks six months since the most life changing week of my life. Six months ago was the ten day roller coaster of Court, Gotcha Day then our arrival home. I thought to mark the occasion I would share my blog posts from that week with you this week. Generally, I am a … [Read more...]
International Adoption Timelines
I've been asked a few times about how long it takes to complete an International Adoption. The answer varies drastically depending on what Country and what Agency you choose as well as the parameters you have set for the *proposal. China for example is around three years while Russia can … [Read more...]
Destiny
As my family unpacked the Christmas boxes preparing to trim the tree, destiny revealed itself, wrapped in tissue.I unwrapped an ornament long forgotten. An ornament given to me by my grandmother when I was a little girl. My grandmother passed away thirty years ago and I don't have many … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World … [Read more...]