Friday, March 27, 2009

**Friday Night Update**

Double good news tonight... wait, it's a triple good news night.

1) Rhonda, T and I got to hang out with Kate - my wonderful translator from trip #1. She's SUCH a doll. I forgot how much I missed her. She told us she's had other families - but no one was as fun and crazy as Rhonda and I. Hahaha. We love you too Kate!!

2) Luba, Ivan the coordinator/courier's wife called and all went well at the Embassy. Ivan has T's VISA and is headed to the Moscow airport. BONUS!

3) Kate called Sergei to translate for us and Sergei said to tell us that he'd be here a little before noon to pick us up. Momentary panic. Our flight is at noon, right? NYET! I checked our reservations and our flight isn't until 3pm!!! The flight that leaves Seoul on Sunday is the noon time - tomorrow's flight isn't until 3pm. PLENTY of breathing room in case of a flight delay.

WHEW! Now I can sleep a little easier. Speaking of sleep -- T is sleeping HARD tonight. She must have had a blast with Kate etc tonight because when Luba called our hotel she kept ringing the phone in the bedroom - where T is sleeping. She stirred the first time, but the 2nd time not much of a peep at all.

Paka from Vlad -- hopefully the next post will be from Seoul with a report that all is well!

14 comments:

findingourdaughter said...

yeah!! So close to being home!!! Praying the journey is calm and smooth. Sounds like little Tania is settling in very well with her new momma. Give her a squeeze for me!
God Bless and Hugs!

Heather said...

Safe travels! We are happy to hear you have a bit more breathing room than you had thought for your departure. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. We look forward to more updates from home.

Cindy said...

Amy--T is so cute! I loved the pictures. Have a safe trip home--hope T enjoys her first plane ride. Can't wait to hear from you back in the States. Cindy

Anonymous said...

Amy,
Good luck as you complete your journey.
T is so pretty, hope your flight home is uneventful......
We'll keep you in our prayers.
Mary

Anonymous said...

Yes!! On schedule!! I couldn't wait to get up this morning to find out if you've heard if all went well with Ivan. It's getting hard to contain my excitement!

Love, Mom

Nichole said...

Wishing you safe travels! Can't wait to hear that you are home safe and sound with your little girl!

Sarah said...

So happy for you both! Best of luck on the trip home!

Jeanette said...

Have a safe and quiet flight :) Can't wait to hear more about your beautiful daughter. Please don't abandon us once you get home :)

Anonymous said...

Good luck on the trip home. I am sure everything will work out and you will be home in no time.

Love
The ginthers

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear all the good news! Good luck on the trip home!
Love, Suz

Tiger & Kar said...

Yay! Not much longer now. Praying for safe travels!

Glen Scotia said...

We will miss you here for sure and I am jealous that you get to leave already. Keep in Touch!

Laura said...

Amy: wishing you a safe and uneventful trip and looking forward to hearing all about it after you recupe.

It's been so great following along on your journey...and yet - it's just begun!!

Many blessings,
Laura :)

Carolynn and Steve said...

Godspeed--my prayers are with you as you travel HOME!