Happy to report that Ana seems to be feeling better, she has been more awake and alert the past few days. Whatever they are giving her for the bronchitis seems to be working. Our single visits on Saturday & Sunday and our two visits Monday went very well.
This whole process is quite a roller coaster though. Although we've come a long way in this process, we are aware that there is a long way to go as well. We have a good four weeks of paperwork and "appeal periods" where this could fall through. So while we find ourselves getting attached to Ana (of course) we are remaining conscious that this is really not over until its over, as they say.
After our court date in about two weeks, there is an appeal period, but after that appeal period is done I think we are probably out of the woods. So now we are counting the days -
We had a fun evening with the boys last night, we found out there is another hotel in town that has a pool and allows people to come and swim for a reasonable fee, so we took the boys swimming last night & they had a blast. Made them pretty tired so we had the first real meltdown for Joe last night before bed. He's done so well this trip I think he was due. They're still sleeping (its 7:50am here) so will let them sleep a few minutes more at least.
Thanks so much for all the support from everyone, we couldn't do this alone!
Sorry no pictures today, more to come soon.
-The Byrne Family
Where are we Going?
We are going to Ust-Kamenogorsk (also known Oskemen) in Kazkahstan to adopt our daughter. Hopefully we will travel somewhere around June '08. Mid sized city of 300k people, roughly 100 miles from Russian border in the east/northeast of Kaz. Also it is only 200 miles from where Mongolia and China border Kaz. Originally (2/8/08) we were told that we were going to Aqtobe, then in early April our paperwork was moved to Ust as it appears there are more children in need in that area. We are very happy with this region assignment.
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Dan & Allison, 10/07
Joseph (L) and Matthew (R) 12/07
3 comments:
Dan, Allison, Joseph, Matthew, and Ana ---
Glad to hear Ana is feeling better and that the boys are doing so well with everything. Aria and I went to visit Gma and Gpa Byrne last week and I was going to pull up the blog to show them all the pics you've posted but I couldn't figure out their computer. Talked again with Grandpa Byrne today and he asked again if I'd heard any updates. Just want you to know we're all thinking about you, behind you, and so excited for you! We love and miss you -
Jewels and Aria
hi,
I can't really remember how I found your blog, but I am a kaz mom who has been home a year now. We also used AA.
Thanks for allowing us to follow along on your journey. It's such a special time.
It is hard to balance not getting too attached with the reality that there are a lot of hurdles to go through. Try to just relax and enjoy.
We took our boys with us to Karaganda. It was a memorable trip for us all. We had meltdowns too, but it was so worth having them with us. Plus I think it really helped develop a very special bond between the boys and their sister, seeing where she had lived and the circumstances surrounding it all, even though much of it may have passed over their head.
Your daughter is beautiful and so are your boys.
Kristan (mom to a kaz cutie and her two brothers)
Good to hear that Ana is feeling better. We are thinking and praying for you. Hope that everything continues to go well (minus the meltdowns). Miss you all.
Leslie
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