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What "Butabugzig" wrote is exactly what I learned from my agency and facilitator while in country (my two trips)!! I saw ALOT of the behind the scenes while there, and it was amazing! Also, keep in mind..... Russia doesn't communicate UNLESS there is something to say!!! This was a hard lesson for me.... I am use to dealing/working with people that would give updates, summaries, status reports (in my job), and when I would email, etc. and NOT hear anything back for DAYS on end.... it drove mem crazy! Also, while in country... I really didn't know what my schedule would be the following day, until that evening. They would sit with me in the lobby of my hotel, and give me instructions for time to be ready to go, and what to bring with me for the day.... Also, my DD's orphanage was a 62 mile drive from Moscow city, and took up to 4 hours one way, so once I left the hotel at 7AM, I didn't return there until 8 or 9PM at night....
It will be hard.... but patience is a big lesson with this journey.... it is THEIR TIMING.... NOT YOURS!!!!
Blessings.............
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07/23/04 08/06/04 Summer Hosted
08/19/04 Homestudy Completed
09/01/04 All paper > Moscow
09/29/04 Call fr RU Agency:Aunt trying to stop Adoption
10/15/04 RU called saying If adoption continues not til Spring 05
12/14/04 SURPRISE CALL Be on Plane in 4 DAYS
12/20/04 Arrive Moscow
12/23/04 COURT 4:55 MosTime Anya is my DAUGHTER
12/26/04 10 Days NOT Waived home
01/16/05 Return to Process Anya out of RU
01/23/05 Flight Cancelled! Blizzard in NY
01/25/05 Arrive at JFK with my DD
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