Unfortunately our referral did not work out. This boy has much more severe issues than what was presented to us at the SDA appointment and will need full time care. I will never forget this boy. It is heartbreaking leaving a child that needs a home.
We are filing an appeal for a second appointment. We may see what will come of this on Monday or Tuesday.
We were shown no files with remotely healthy children. We requested files for a child up to 6 years of age of either sex. We were shown at least a dozen files. Almost all the pictures were quite good. We are very saddened by the situation. We came to Ukraine because it is the country of my father's family. It breaks our hearts because these children need and deserve parents. We may be able to help them a little financially but cannot bring such a sick child home. I will never ever forget the beautiful boy we visited.
Please send us all your positive thoughts and/or prayers.
We are waiting in Kyiv and did a big grocery shop today. Aiden had us on our last nerve. We purchased a few small toys for him again today. All he wants to do is play on Gameboy and on pc games. I'm ready to throw Gameboy on the street. We are going to stick to our expensive apartment and go to the local parks for entertainment. We are living on the cheap in an expensive city. If we aren't sent home we will have to save our money.
Internet connections are challenging here. 1.5 weeks to figure out how to connect at our apartment. Finding a restaurant with Wifi takes some walking and often the network is down. Oh, yeah, dinner can easily cost $60+. We see people order something to drink so they can sit down to use the Wifi.
There are lots of details to know when coming here. Thankfully we were well prepared in some things, but knowing it and experiencing it are different things. Learn to use the taxi buses. It is easy and will get you around quickly. Pick up maps - several - at the airport. You will use them!!!
That's all for now. Will see what happens at the beginning of the week.
2 years ago
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I am saddened that it did not work out and will be praying for the next good referral. I know that everything is in God's power even though we might not understand right now why things happen. I believe your child is somewhere out there and God is planning everything out. God bless!
I'm so sorry thing haven't worked out with this little guy. We experienced the same unbelievable heartache...and there really are no words that are adequate right now. Please just take comfort in the knowledge that your child is out there..somewhere. We didn't find Maddie until the day before we were scheduled to leave Kiev for good. Hang in there! ((hugs))
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