Tati's Journey

This is Tatiana's journey

Monday, August 23, 2004

We found a small playground here in Moscow...one with an old metal slide ( a huge improvement over the wood boards that the children get splinters from in Irkutsk)! There are a few families here with children who were recently adopted. Most of the children are under one year of age. We have met a two boys who are around Tatiana's age. She was very happy to see them. They will also be at the Embassy this afternoon while we are there...I hope that the LONG wait there will be a little easier for Tatiana if there are other children there. This morning while at breakfast a woman walked by with a little boy who has curly hair...Tatiana suddenly said "Caleb, Jared" We said hello and found that the little boy was five years old and had recently been adopted here in Russia. He did look very much like the boys! I was so impressed with her! Tomorrow we will go on a walking tour here in Moscow. I am looking forward to seeing more of the city! --Melanie

1 Comments:

At August 23, 2004 at 1:04 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Melanie -

I just spent the weekend in S. Bend with my dad and his wife. My sister just got back to S. Bend from Ireland, so we spent a few days just catching up. But, I missed reading about your journey! I'm so glad you made it to Moscow safely. I can't believe Tatiana understands so well about Jared and Caleb! She'll be able to tell them apart before I will! :) I talked with Kevin today - he said the paperwork is done. YEA! I hope it wasn't too hard to do with Tatiana. And, I'll be thinking about you on your flight. That is going to be so tough and Tatiana and you! However, it brings you back... so I can't wait. Kevin asked if I'd video tape your return- I am thrilled to do so! I hope the rest of your time there is good and please know that we are all awaiting your arrival with joy and love!

love,
Marie

 

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