We received our "Letter of Invitation" and our travel dates this week!
We are still working out flight details... but we will be leaving 4/25, arriving Almaty 4/26, flying to Karaganda 4/27, and meeting Valeria 4/28!!
Unfortunately, our trip will be longer than we'd planned / hoped / been told... everything seems to go more slowly than planned with this deal. One would think we're used to it by now! ("Leaf in a stream" is our mantra, for sanity's sake...)
So...we will not return until 5/28. However, those extra days with Valeria will probably be very important and helpful to our bonding... and besides, Aidy & K have had us their whole lives ;-)
Things are starting to fall into place with homefront child care plans - thanks to wonderful parents, sisters-in-law, Pam McKenna and friends here who have kindly offered to help out.
More when we know more! Happy to finally have this news.
The "But" Trap
-
In grammar land, we use "but" as a coordinating conjunction to connect
contrasting ideas ("The movie was long but enjoyable"). It sounds so
innocuous. BU...
1 day ago
Kazakhstan, here you come!!!
ReplyDeleteSo great that you will have so much time to spend with her while you are there. Can't wait to read the blog about your first meeting with her.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, great job on this blog - pictures are awesome.
Wishing you smooth and happy travel!
I am so excited for you and the whole family!
ReplyDeleteC.
Can't wait to see more photos and hear all about your adventures and your meeting with Valeria. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOomi
I am seriously impressed with this blog! We are getting more and more excited for you, to see Valeria, and to have Krissy and Aidan to spend time with us!
ReplyDeleteGodspeed to the Hickeys!!!!!
Congratulations, Alison and Russ, and best of luck in Kaz. We'll be waiting for updates!
ReplyDelete- Joni
I am thinking of you two and how tiring the long flights can be. Do your best to relax and get as much rest as possible when you can, that will help with the travel fatigue! Drink lots of water (bottled only) to help and try your best to not worry about home.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your first meeting. Don't be concerned if she is shy or doesn't like being held or touched (she is probably not used to it). Konnor came to us right away, but Vitaly was very reluctant until we left the baby house with him. Keeping you in my prayers!!!
Love, Linda and boys
I love this. Thanks so much for setting this up. Can't wait to hear about your adventures.
ReplyDeleteBarbara