We are safe and sound in Kyiv and had a great meeting at the SDA this afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon we will pick up the three referrals we were hoping for and hop a train to the kids' region. We should arrive Thursday morning and if all goes well we should be able to see all three children that day.
This is a great city -- incredibly beautiful, with a quirky mix of architectural styles and interesting neighborhoods to explore. I'm sorry that we haven't had more (non-jet-lagged) time to hang out here but maybe we will be able to take the kids sightseeing on the way home.
A few interesting sights in Kyiv so far:
A film crew and actresses in giant, old-fashioned bouffant wigs covered with scarves being filmed for something outside our apartment building this morning. With accompanying opera music blaring from somewhere
Communist party and Nationalist/Socialist (Fascist?) party demonstrations, in preparation for the upcoming elections
Bessarabskaya Market - stunning displays of flowers, fruit and other sights in a beautiful indoor market (built in the early 1800s, I think)
Tons of PDA on Kreschatyk at night -- anyone know how to say "Get a Room!" in Russian?
The shoes. I should be used to it by now. But as long as I live, I will never get over the shoes. I am in awe of the apparent ankle strength and the bravery of the ladies in the crazy-high heels all around here, even on the cobblestone streets. I couldn't even stand in some of these boots, much less walk around in them.
My husband eating caviar with a plastic spoon.
There's more but I'm tired. Post a comment if you want details about the SDA or anything else and I will write more about it.
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6 comments:
YAY!
How awesome and I love the imagery you paint.
I'm so excited for you guys!
Love, Leetha
I am so glad you are there and that you got all three referrals! What an exciting time! Enjoy every moment of it. Suzette
We are so happy for you and will be checking the blog daily. Thanks for taking the time to help us journey along with you! Prayers continue....Love The Hall family
Yay!!! Looking forward to seeing you guys in Lugansk!
i just found your blog! i'm with leetha "YAAAAY" this is WONDERFUL news..i really hope to see you guys soon and i will be praying for sure that God will give you favor and protection..i just love you both!
Robin
Hope you have found time to sleep, shower, greet, hug, catch up on what has happened with the teens over the last few months, share your heart, and move to the next step in this journey. Many good wishes, prayers, and much love are being sent your way from friends and family. Love, mom
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