It is very early in the morning here and I am working to get all of my thoughts out on paper. Yesterday was such a blessing and so very surreal. We got to meet our little boy!
Yesterday morning, we got up and got ready to leave to head to officially get the referral. However, we found out at the time that we were going to leave that the meeting would be delayed. We had to have one specific women sign off on our paperwork and she wasn't there. I have to admit we were are little disappointed because we didn't know if this meeting would prohibit us going to the orphanage. We spent some time praying that The Lord would open these doors and we know that many of you prayed as well. Less than two hours later, the lady was in her office and we headed to meet her.
The meeting went very smoothly. Everyone's main questions seems to be about how young we are. We thankful knew that ahead of time and we able to adequately answer her questions. We signed the paperwork and headed to the orphanage!!
The orphanage is about an hour outside of the city. We definitely understood what they meant by the roads being bad, but snow by no means fazes the Russ*an drivers. We stopped to pick up our coordinator and then headed to the orphanage.
The building looked very much like the orphanages in Ukraine. It was a concrete three story building with a nice playground outside. The outside of the building was very simple,but the inside was very clean and colorful. We headed up the stairs and through a large playroom into a small office, just off of one of the nurseries. We were told to wait there and that our little boy was in the next room. His class was a large class of 15 children and that they had just gotten up from their nap.
We waited in this small classroom, filled with toys and bright colors. We were told that the children would receive small group or one on one instruction here. As we awaited, we were told that our little boy is pretty fearful of strangers and so the teacher would have a lesson with our child and one other boy to help him get comfortable with us. But then she said, the children are having snack next door--you can look in to see him!
We peeked through the door way and were quickly able to pick out his precious face. He was chowing down on some crackers and milk. He definitely likes to eat! We were able to watch him for a few minutes before the brought him into the rooms where we were. He seemed a little unsure as to who all of these strangers were but quickly began to participate in the lesson. He knew is colors, the animals and could easily match his colors together. The teachers were working to help him learn who we were, asking him to take different animals to mama or papa. He definitely got more comfortable as the time went on.
I have several books in my bag which we were able to pull out and read. He loved the touch and feel animal book--I'm not sure if he had every seen that before. We played with cars and trains for a minute--and then he found the Cheerios! He pretty much demolished them--Emily, we may have another social eater on our hands!
He wasn't as much into the ball, but loved the cars and loved animals. He also really enjoyed the book with all of our pictures in it. He would look at it over and over again. He held that book and the Cheerios with him for the rest of the time we were there. He definitely felt more comfortable with us the longer we stayed-- letting us hold him and tickle him. It was wonderful to see him little personality and to hear his sweet voice and precious laugh.
We were able to meet with the doctors and hear more of his medical information. Hopefully, we will hear his social information today to give us more information about his family.
We are going to head back to the orphanage today to have another chance to visit with him. Please continue to pray for us to began the process of bonding together, for peace and clarity for Josh and I, and for our little boy to be able to see and feel our love. We are so very thankful for your prayers. They are sustaining us. We love you all,
Courtney and Josh
Yesterday morning, we got up and got ready to leave to head to officially get the referral. However, we found out at the time that we were going to leave that the meeting would be delayed. We had to have one specific women sign off on our paperwork and she wasn't there. I have to admit we were are little disappointed because we didn't know if this meeting would prohibit us going to the orphanage. We spent some time praying that The Lord would open these doors and we know that many of you prayed as well. Less than two hours later, the lady was in her office and we headed to meet her.
The meeting went very smoothly. Everyone's main questions seems to be about how young we are. We thankful knew that ahead of time and we able to adequately answer her questions. We signed the paperwork and headed to the orphanage!!
The orphanage is about an hour outside of the city. We definitely understood what they meant by the roads being bad, but snow by no means fazes the Russ*an drivers. We stopped to pick up our coordinator and then headed to the orphanage.
The building looked very much like the orphanages in Ukraine. It was a concrete three story building with a nice playground outside. The outside of the building was very simple,but the inside was very clean and colorful. We headed up the stairs and through a large playroom into a small office, just off of one of the nurseries. We were told to wait there and that our little boy was in the next room. His class was a large class of 15 children and that they had just gotten up from their nap.
We waited in this small classroom, filled with toys and bright colors. We were told that the children would receive small group or one on one instruction here. As we awaited, we were told that our little boy is pretty fearful of strangers and so the teacher would have a lesson with our child and one other boy to help him get comfortable with us. But then she said, the children are having snack next door--you can look in to see him!
We peeked through the door way and were quickly able to pick out his precious face. He was chowing down on some crackers and milk. He definitely likes to eat! We were able to watch him for a few minutes before the brought him into the rooms where we were. He seemed a little unsure as to who all of these strangers were but quickly began to participate in the lesson. He knew is colors, the animals and could easily match his colors together. The teachers were working to help him learn who we were, asking him to take different animals to mama or papa. He definitely got more comfortable as the time went on.
I have several books in my bag which we were able to pull out and read. He loved the touch and feel animal book--I'm not sure if he had every seen that before. We played with cars and trains for a minute--and then he found the Cheerios! He pretty much demolished them--Emily, we may have another social eater on our hands!
He wasn't as much into the ball, but loved the cars and loved animals. He also really enjoyed the book with all of our pictures in it. He would look at it over and over again. He held that book and the Cheerios with him for the rest of the time we were there. He definitely felt more comfortable with us the longer we stayed-- letting us hold him and tickle him. It was wonderful to see him little personality and to hear his sweet voice and precious laugh.
We were able to meet with the doctors and hear more of his medical information. Hopefully, we will hear his social information today to give us more information about his family.
We are going to head back to the orphanage today to have another chance to visit with him. Please continue to pray for us to began the process of bonding together, for peace and clarity for Josh and I, and for our little boy to be able to see and feel our love. We are so very thankful for your prayers. They are sustaining us. We love you all,
Courtney and Josh
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