February 25, 2010

Well after a wonderful birthday celebration, today I am really not feeling too good. I must have eaten something that really did not agree with my stomach. I was up most of the night and have not been able to eat anything so far today which may be not a bad thing. Because with all the bakery goods we have been eating, I was beginning to wonder if my dress for court was going to fit, because if it did not, all the clothes here look like they are made for size 0-4 and that I am not. Also, forget trying anything on in the bazaars, it is way too cold, so fingers and toes crossed for me to feel better and for my dress to fit!!!!!!!!

Today was very sad because it will be the last day to see Ollie unless we are able to sneak in a quick goodbye tomorrow after court, we really hope so. He was looking for us today as we came through the door. The care givers say he has been doing this the last few days. So sad he had to look at the door for so long before I am back to finally get him. I’m not sure if it was because I’m not feeling well or what, but as I took him back I started to cry. It is really hitting me now that our time here in Semey is almost over. The caregiver said he will remember us and she will love him for us. Well then there I stood, bawling like a crazy woman. I think it was a combination of not feeling well and the fact that we are really going to miss this little boy whom we have only known for 3 weeks. How did this happen so fast? He is way too big to fit in any of my pockets, so we will just have to wait.

Court is at 11.30 am so we are waiting for our facilitator to arrive sometime today to let us know that everything is in order. A dear friend, Andrea, has been a great help with giving us pointers for our speech, thanks Andrea. It has been such a help. We have to get the kids together when you come to New Canaan.

Sadly, I had to just sit in the chair today on this visit. I have no energy, so after I write a little more, I am going to try and take a nap. Strange to say I have really gotten used to sleeping on the hard beds. It now is like I have always slept on one, but it is not the same for Dominic. He is looking forward to sleeping in a soft bed. It’s amazing, there are very few things I still really miss, but I still really miss my washer and dryer and driving my car, everything else I have gotten used to. Of course my dogs and friends could never be replaced. I can’t wait to see and talk to you all.

Ollie was so happy at today’s visit. He has become a real pro at sitting and is able to turn to look over his shoulder and not topple over. We did bubbles today again today. He raises his arms to try and reach them, and if he is lucky enough to catch one, he gives a little chuckle and is so proud of himself; almost as proud as we are of him. It still amazes us how much he has changed. You read about it all the time on the blogs, but when you see it first hand, is just so mind blowing, what a little time and attention can do.

After a short nap, we are off for our last afternoon visit with our sweet Ollie. Maybe he knew it was the last visit, because he was just touching our faces and playing with Isabel's hair, just content to be with us. I still was not feeling well, so I spent most of the time sitting in the chair. I really wanted to play with him, but after a few moments had to sit down, so Dominic and Isabel had him all to themselves. Before we knew it, the visit was over. We are now waiting for Kuylash to come to the hotel to go over the court. We also found out that in order for me to bring Ollie home, we have to do a POA. Well tomorrow, all notaries are going to a city meeting, so we have to see how to get around this. Please pray for a positive court verdict and that I will feel better and be able to eat a small breakfast as we have no idea how long court will last. We have waited so long for this day and sometimes we thought this day would never come. We really did chase our dream, and just being here has changed us all forever, I must add for the better. I do not think anyone could come here and walk away the same.

We leave early Sat and spend 1 night in Almaty, so we will try and let you all know the verdict even if it is just through Regina and this blog. We want to say a very big thank you to Regina who made this blog possible, and as a result, it helps more children who also wait for their forever families.

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