In Kiev

October 11, 2006
We arrived in Kiev on time as well as our luggage! We did not use the VIP service from the airport and yet we zipped in and out of the airport within an hour! After going to the SRC and meet Yuri and the gang we got settled in our apartment, which is fairly nice and spacious but have to agree with the Bruce’s…the elevator was interesting to say the least! We met the Bruce’s for dinner at a Italian restaurant (with an English menu) that met our dietary issues! We went to bed exhausted but amazed at the favor God has given us! Thank you for your prayers!!
October 12, 2006
We had our appointment with the SDA today. The good news is both boys ARE available for adoption now. The bad news is Andre does have a birth certificate from Moldova. We covet your prayers on this issue. A family adopting a girl from Russia found out today that her birth certificate may delay her coming to the states for up to 8 months. In the meantime she has already been adopted but unable to go home with her new parents until this birth certificate matter is taken care of. The Mother is coming back to the states tomorrow without her. We do not know if Moldova will have the same issue as Russia, but covet your prayers on this matter. We are praying there are NO hindrances and delays because of Andre’s birth certificate. Please join with us in prayer. Tomorrow we take the overnight train and hopefully will get to see the boys on Sunday afternoon!.
We had our cell phone activated. Our number here is 8 (095) 849-91-70. There is no charge to us for incoming calls. Please be mindful of the time change (7 hours) – call between 2 am and 2 PM your time!