Yes, I do realize that Vadim is about as big as the pony itself, but he really wanted to ride it. He thought it was a really fun treat.
Today, our big day, went really very well. When asked by officials what he felt about us as his family, the darling boy said, "there are not enough words to explain." He grinned from ear to ear the whole time. He's feeling much better today.
Now we wait. Todd heads home this weekend, and I move in with Beth for the duration.
We met another family today at the embassy filling out paperwork who was on their 8th week or so. They lived in a flat with spiders, no cooking facilities, except outside. They had to make several hour-long trips around the country for different paperwork things. It made me feel so blessed by how smoothly things are going for us.
Our son at home is still sick, feeling rough, but he's being a strong, good boy about this whole thing, and we are just so totally blessed by my mom's loving care for him and Todd's parents' willingness to help out.
We'll have to get used to saying that we have TWO sons now. Yippee.
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Congratulations! I'm just thrilled for the entire Lightner family. Since you and Todd have felt so connected to Vadim from the moment he stepped off of the plane in the U.S. last summer, I'm guessing that the transition to saying "we have two sons" will be a quick and easy one.
Congratulations ! I am thrilled to hear that all went well ! Sorry about Jacob being sick, hope seeing his Daddy will make him feel better !
Can not wait to see all of you here !!!
Oksana.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WoooooHOOOooooooooooo!!!!!
Congrats!
I'm sooo happy! Yay!
Can't wait to see you guys!
Lots of love,
Jillie
Congrats! That is awesome. I can just imagine Vadim saying that.
Congratulations! I am very happy for you. Safe travel and good luck.
Hey now get that boy home and let's get him on a REAL HORSE!!! Let's do a road trip to the horse park - Anastasia wants to know if Vadim got the stuffed wolf and "what was his expression when he saw it!" :) She likes details just like her mama!!! Glad Vadim is feeling better. Whew!!
Love that Vadim! I'm sure Jake went to bed feeling much better, since he has his soon to be an American brother!
Thanks for taking us with you through the blog.
Congratulations! I'm assuming court went well? So glad you have Beth there with you. (I'm one of her followers too:)It helps so much to have friends there with you. Plus, you can count down the days together.
We spent three weeks with our friends in Ukraine. We are 'blood' relatives now!:)
June
What wonderful news! I love his words about your family. What a thoughtful, beautiful young man he seems to be. He just shines, even on the little horsie! Congratulations on this milestone! Love, Jenny
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