Today was a good morning. Nadya woke up and got herself dressed, brushed her teeth, did her hair and then looked at us and said, “Parrk” complete with rolling R’s. We looked at our watches and pointed and motioned in a few minutes because we still had to get ready ourselves. She seems to really love the park and already knows the way by herself. (although we don’t allow her to go alone she will run off in front of us but stops and waits at corners and turns).
She is eating really well right now. She seems to be craving protein. It is funny to see what she can eat in comparison to our other children. She is very independent and enjoys getting her own food out and preparing it.
We just got back from the embassy where we got Nayda’s visa and met other American couples who have already adopted and were getting their visas as well. I think it was great for Nadya to see she is not the only child going thru this currently. We also told our coordinator that we would register Nadya at home and this is allowing us to leave one day early. So, we have changed our tickets, again, and will arrive home tomorrow night, Tuesday at 8:24 assuming we make our connection, so be praying for that. If we do get hung up in Atlanta, we will try to post to our blog and let you know.
I can’t wait to be home, to see all of our children together and to see just how the dynamics of our family have evolved. I am a little nervous for Nadya, but I am sure she will find some comfort in seeing Tanya again soon (another little girl from her orphanage who was adopted by some friends of ours from church recently as well.) I also think her brothers and sister will be great for her.