Thursday, January 24, 2008

Lesson Learned

We were late arriving at the orphanage this morning. We did not realize the boys were told to expect us at 10am. We were told that Andrei cried when we were not there, thinking we had left. This shall never happen again!

The boys were great fun. Andrei is a terrific older brother, always looking out for Nickolai. Nickolai does not care to share. That came through loud and clear.

Sunny day. We walked back to the hotel - about an hour. We strolled through a street market. Lots of fish grain and old hardware. We also stopped in a war cemetary. All 1941 and 1944. We guess when the Germans arrived and when they were pushed out. There were mass killings of Jews in this area during that time.

The sun makes a big difference though there is a gray dust covering much of the place.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ellen and Chris and boys! Eric just introduced us to your website and we are so excited for you both. Having adopted three children internationally and the joy we received everyday having our family, we can only be so happy for you both. Enjoy every moment. Best wishes, the Dions, Mike, Sally, Leah, James and Merisa

Debbie & John said...

This is our first reading, so we went from the start. We experienced an entire range of emotions. It sounds as though things are now going great. Love the pictures of the boys. We look forward to the return of the expanded family.
Tommie & Myra (oops I mean John & Debbie)

The Hebron 7 said...

The boys are so adorable! I can't believe how quickly this is happening for you. Hang in there guys, your world is about to become VERY busy and so blessed.
We can't wait to meet your new family.
Love,
The Burruano's