Things are kicking into high gear now that my trip is a little less than 2 weeks away. It's funny how that happens. I'm going through all my immigration documents to make sure they're in order and emailing back and forth with the U.S. Embassies in Riga and Warsaw to get various questions answered. I have to say that both embassies have been terrific at responding to our emails, many times responding within an hour and always within 24 hours! We found out that Christina was to have her immigration physical today, so hopefully all went well. The embassy doctor has to sign off that she's healthy and verify the immunizations she's had. We tried calling Christina at the children's home today but got somebody who didn't speak English. After a few awkward silences, they just said "no" and hung up. Only two more weeks of that and then we'll be able to talk to her whenever we want!! WOOHOO!
I'll be taking an extra bag with donated items for Christina's children's home. The children need all kinds of things...clothes, shoes, socks, underwear, toothbrushes, etc. If any of you have slightly used kid's clothes and shoes that your kids don't need anymore, I would love to take them off your hands and put them to good use. The sizes they need range from 8 year old sizes up through 17 year old sizes. If you have anything you'd like to donate, please let me know. Even one or two items will help. They can also use games that they can share (e.g., board games, Twister, Uno, etc.) We're so happy about adopting Christina but it tugs at our hearts to know that there are so many other children who may never be adopted. I believe there are about 50 children at this children's home. If only we could adopt them all. Hopefully, we can gather enough things to help brighten their day and let them know there are people out there who care about them. If you have items to donate, you can email me or post a comment here and I'll get back to you.
Let the countdown begin! One week and six days to go!! :-)
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