It's late and I am still in a deficit when it comes to sleep, so I'll make this as short as I can. There is so much to say though. I just have to say that when God blesses, he does it abundantly. She is so beautiful. The joy that she puts forth could brighten anyone's mood. It sure did mine.
The referral was granted today by a woman who asked some very stern questions and slowly softened before me. She asked why I wanted a defective child and how I would take care of her. What kind of family support did I have and would she have adequate therapy and training when she is in school. Then she said that what they (Russia) wanted to do most is find her a family that would love and take care of her, and it looked like they had found one. She gave me tips on papers to bring with me to go before the judge and granted the referral.
And now for the good part......This is the home she has lived in her whole life. She was born on April 4, 2006 to two parents who were very young. She was left at the hospital and has not had a visitor for a very long time. I was told that her grandmother would visit her occasionally but even that has not happened for a long time. She had heart surgery at age 1 and has been cleared of any cardiac problems recently as a follow-up by her cardiologist. 
She really liked the baby doll that her big sister picked out for her. When the orphanage director told her to give it a kiss, she did for the camera. She was said to be a leader and "not too bossy". Said she is friendly to everyone and obeys. She likes to follow directions.
She took the blanket that my mom made for her and folded it up to wrap up the baby doll.
She also liked using the magna-doodle that I brought for her. We're gonna have so much fun coloring!
Isn't it so nice to see a smile on that pretty face!
Bed is calling me now. I'm sure I'll post more tomorrow.
PAKA
Deana
5 comments:
Beautiful! She just so adorable, I can't stand it! How big is she? Gosh Deana, she is so sweet!! I'll say a prayer for you to get some sleep soon. They have a nice buffet at Hotel Sibur for breakfast. Elijah and I ate there every morning.:)
Paka!
Amy
Oh my Deana - tears - I am so very happy for you and Grace - what a beautiful little girl - I love all the pictures...thank you for sharing this with me - you are sooooooo blessed - both of you :) I hope the time passes so fast so she will be here real soon !!
Micki
Oh Deana, she is beautiful!!! I love the pic of you two hugging. What a blessed day!
Devon
Deana, I am sooo happy for you! She is adorable! You must be in heaven. I can't wait for TJ to meet her:) Get some rest!
What a little doll! This Babushka (sp?) - (Grandma) can't wait to see her in person. So many of the things you write bring tears to my eyes, too. It's going to be so fun to have a little one around again. Love to both of you. Mom
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