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1/22/2009
- 7:20AM – Got off the train and took a taxi to Vanya’s apartment in Gorlivka to drop off our bags
- 8:00AM - Took taxi to Makeevka (Southeastern Ukraine)
- 9:15AM – Met with the city official that oversees adoptions (referred to as the Social Worker) and got approved to visit the orphanage
- 10:00AM – Arrived at the orphanage. Watched the children play together
- 12:30PM – Nap time at the orphanage (till 3). Left to go eat lunch
- 2:00PM – Went back to orphanage early and asked them to wake him up early. Spent time with him alone.
A little about Jonas. His given name is Igor Yuri <insert long Russian sounding last name>. He is very quiet and rarely speaks to adults. He has no idea what is going on, but he knows these crazy Americans brought good snacks! He does not really know what to think about us. He is 4 years old with blond hair and dark gray/green eyes. He likes chocolate, so he has got that going for him :)
- 4:00PM – Went back to the Social Worker’s office to get approved for adopting Jonas. The next phase of paperwork begins.
- 4:30PM – Drove back to Gorlivka
- 5:15PM – Went to a notary to get official applications for adopting Jonas
- 6:30PM – Left the notary and went to market
- 7:00PM – Stopped by Vanya’s house for tea with him and his Mom and Grandmother.
- 8:30PM – Left Vanya’s house and went to our new apartment. As it turns out, because we are in this particular town and our Facilitators are known here, we have been provided a WONDERFUL apartment for FREE. The apartment building was sponsored by Sister Schubert and made available to families adopting here. Thank You Sister Schubert!
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- 8:35PM – Arrived at apartment
- 8:36PM – Taking much needed showers
- 9:30PM – Fell asleep, slept very hard and did not wake up until the alarm went off. Yeah!!!!!!!!
1/23/2009
- 7:00AM – Alarm went off, boooo!!!!!
- 8:15AM – Left for Makeevka to see the Social Worker
- 9:00AM – Left to run Jonas to a doctors appointment (went really well)
- 1:00PM – Arrived back at the orphanage and played with Jonas for a little while
- 2:00PM – Left to come back to apartment
- 7:00PM – Got a chance to call home and talk to the girls. They are holding up well (better than us).
To our girls,
We miss you so much!!!. We are doing everything we can to get home FAST. Thank you so much for being so good and helpful to Granny. We are so proud of you guys. We LOVE you!!!
To Family and Friends,
Thank you so much for you comments and prayers. They are a much needed item over here. Please continue to pray for a SMOOTH and FAST process! We love you too!
19 comments:
Thanks for the update and pictures. We are continuing to lift you all up in prayer. God is faithful! He will lead. Follow His heart. We love and miss you so much. Rest.
Bev
Thank you so much for the update. I have been checking your blog over and over for an update!!! The picture of Sharon with Jonas brought tears to my eyes!!!
We will continue to pray for you. -Jackie
This is fantastic. I have been checking the site every couple of hours. I just grabbed my computer and ran out to the corner and was too late. The girls had already shown everyone his picture. He is adorable. Can't wait to meet him. I can't believe everything is moving so fast. Lots of love, Abby
Jonas looks like you, Sharon. Cute, cute, cute! The excitement on your face is priceless. I'm praying for you every time you come to my mind during the day - and that's a lot!
Jason & Sharon - He is beautiful! I am so happy for you. Jason when you get back to the office I want to learn more about your experience to see if perhaps Sheryl and I could be blessed with such a wonderful life changing experience.
Best wishes and safe travels home!
-TommyC
What a great looking little boy! I'm like others and have been checking almost hourly to see what's going on with you guys! So glad you are staying in Gorlovka - you will find it's a great town and since you're in that region, hopefully things will go smoothly as you rush around for paperwork after court.
Praying for a quick court date and things to move smoothly for you. We remember that process very well.
- Eric
Praise GOD!! This is wonderful news! Seeing the update overwhelmed me! I am amazed how God has blessed you! I have so many questions!!!!
Love you guys. Can't wait to meet Jonas.
Morgan is beaming!! She called me this afternoon to see if I had seen his picture on the blog. I was afraid I was going to wear out the site checking for updates!! Jonas is very cute and this babushka can't wait to meet him! Thank you Sister Schubert for apartment! God is good!!!
Love,
Babushka and Dabushka
(Grandma & Pepa)
oh it's so wonderful to see this, so happy for you guys :)
since you're in Gorlovka please give Olga a special hug from me, I consider her a soul sister and miss her muchly! :)
love to u guys, reading about you is making me miss Ukraine!!!
Guys,
This is such an incredible time, and we are so excited and blessed to be a part of it through this blog. This little man is going to live in our neighborhood!!!!
God is beyond description,
Grace and Peace, The Blevins
Hey there,
JUst got back from Texas and I am SOOOOO EXCITED to see you with Jonas!!! I haven't had internet since Weds so it's been killing me to not know what was going on.
We are very thankful that you are getting to spend time with him and see his little heart open to you guys. I know God is there with you each step of the way. I am with Angela Lear, Leah Watson and Vicki Gray at the Gnext event and we are all praying for you!!!!!!!
Love and miss you!
Renee
We loved reading your last few posts and seeing what has been hapening and where you are. So glad you have met and spent time with Jonas, he is cute and looks like he will fit in with your family! God bless and Godspeed!
Shad, jen & Griffin
You guys are turning me into a computer junkie! I usually only check email and get on the computer once every two weeks... I've been on multiple times in the past two days! Jonas is so precious! Can't wait to have him home and see a family picture with everyone in it! We love you and are praying like crazy for you all!
Love, Erin and Rusty
Reid said to hurry up and bring Jonas home...he needs a play buddy! Jason, did you order the little mountain bike for Jonas so he can ride trails with you?
Miss you guys and thinking of you often.
Butch & Mandy
hey mom and dad we miss you soooo much loved hearing about Jonas and just know your in our prayers!
love forever & always,
The girls
Hi sharon and Jason and Jonas thanks for posting the pictures. Can't wait to see him in person!
love,
Mom/Granny
Jason and Sharon
You and Jonas are in our prayers as well as they prayers of our church and flock. Thank you so much for the updates. The family is following very closely. Jonas is beautiful!
Love you so much,
Mom and Dad
Heyy Mom and Dad me and the girls miss you so much we hope to get in touch soon. Keep updating!
Love forever and always,
Your girls
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