We arrived in Zap early Wednesday morning. There was a ton of snow on the ground. We hit the ground running and managed to secure the birth certificate and their version of the social security number. Of course, there was some situational comedy involved with the processes, but I cannot mention that here. I will have things to tell when we return. The lady at the birth certificate office was absolutley wonderful. At one point, I thought she was going to cry while wishing our family well. Those of you who have been through this know how long the first day is.
Today will likely be just as long. We have to get some medical stuff done and begin the passport process. Nina has been great. In fact, we should not have been able to get the birth certificate until today, but she pulled some strings.
Ashley has been happy. She has smiled a lot since our late arrival at the orphanage, which I love to see. Anderson has been great, but has had to endure lots of time in the back seat of Oleg's car doing nothing. I think it makes Ashley feel better to have someone her age here with her.
We are staying at the Intourist Hotel. I was shocked (but should not have been) to find that the posh, modern lobby in no way resembles the old rooms upstairs. Perhaps we will move today back to our old flat. We miss all of you. Thanks for your prayers.
God is Good,
Ande
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Stay warm-tell Nina hello and if you are at the orphanage tell those two special little Garver looking kids big hello and kisses.Hurry back-I really am craving your lime-aids from last summer even though it is so cold here! Hey maybe this is a sign that we will be giving birth soon- I didn't really have cravings with my other children!
Many blessings to you!
Good day gentlemen and young lady. You'll be happy to know that it is colder here at home than in Zap. Imagine that! Bring in the dogs and through another log on the fire. Interesting tidbit about the hotel. I never made it past the lobby there. Hope the pizza place is still hopping. Hope you guys are not there long enough to eat around a whole bunch. God speed and get home! We can't wait to see you at the airport.
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