More pictures added. From the pictures you'll see the children got creative posing. They had so much fun, it was nice to see their personalities come out.
We decided to go ahead and adopt them today. We are excited and nervous, its so difficult to learn about them in 2 days for a few hrs each day. We really see the benefit of hosting. The kids are excited as well.
We have the full story. They have been on the Intl register for 1yr, but in the Orphanage for 7. This is the concerning part because they haven’t experienced a family setting.
Their mother was alive when they were first placed and she didn't release parental rights, 3-4 yrs later she passed away, no info on the father, they said he passed away as well.
Their aunt was trying to adopt them so they were stuck in a legal situation for a few yrs because the kids didnt want to be adopted by their Aunt.
The Dir said the Aunt never visited them until the mother died and she only wanted to adopt them because the aunt wanted the mothers flat.
End of last yr they were put on the Intl registry and were in a hosting program in NY, so they are familiar with the US and looking forward to moving there.
They are so loving with each other and play and laugh a lot together. Its nice to see the twin connection, so we hope having each other will be helpful through the transition.
They wanted to know what their school looked like and where it was, they brought it up, so we are glad they are looking forward to school.
They loved the pictures of Zac and the bicycles. This orphanage has a few bicycles so they know how to ride. The most popular gift for all the children were the water goggles. They are excited to be able to see under the water when they go to the beach.
Since they were in the same clothes as yesterday we figured a new outfit was needed for tomorrow’s pictures, and they requested from us fruit and water in a bottle... like ours.
5 comments:
Congratulations! You are the proud parents of 2 pre-teen girls! Stephen look out,you are now outnumbered! They look like very happy kids and are lucky to have you 2 as parents. I noticed Odesa is a resort area...you really lucked out! I wonder if there is a way to get there from Mariupol as it would be nice to spend our 10 day waiting period there.
Wendy and Joe Hickman
I just read to Stephen your comment... he agreed. Yes its a resort and party area, so when we are eating breakfast we see all the partiers walking in with their beer. When you get there you will see the only drink "to go" is beer. I think its far from Maripol but appears to have a lot to do.
You both look so happy. I spoke to G'ma today and she can't wait to see pictures of the girls. She is so happy for all of you and sends her love.
SoFlaKid and SoFlaDad volunteered at Flamingo Gardens today. They had a great time. Who knew that SoFlaKid had superior sweeping skills! We need to take advantage of this at home LOL!
Enjoy your time in Odessa. This is a once in a lifetime experience.
Hugs and Kisses!
SoFlaMom
Yeah! We are so excited you are going to adopt the girls, Love the "Family Picture" I printed it to put on the fridge. We will pray for a quick court date and smooth process from this point forward.
Love,
Aimee & Matt
Your girls are beautiful! Congratulations parents to be! And wow - enjoy your time in Odesa - the hotel looks fabulous! We'll think of you when we are burning up with no air-conditioning in Mariupol - ha!!! :)
Dan and Joyce Matthews
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