Limbo

It's almost 8 pm and we are just making supper here at our apartment.

We met with our contact yesterday at a place called Coffee-Time in Independence Square where she briefed us on the events that will take place the day of our appointment. She asked if we were afraid, and we responded no. There has not been any fear since our arrival. Not for our safety nor for the adoption process.  I think we were very distracted as we arrived a few days before and took full advantage of the time to explore and experience Kyiv. The city has treated us well, and although there is a definite language barrier, the people have been gracious to us and have helped us along the way.


We did a tour of The Lavra which is where the first settlement of monks lived and prayed in Ukraine. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) The churches and bell towers are scattered over 28 acres of land and have underground caves that now house the dead saints. These saints were monks who lived and prayed in these caves. Some were from wealth, some were from poverty. All here to pray to God. Each saint interceded God's power through many different kinds of miracles. From bone ailments and diseases, labourers and work related issues, to marriage and even a baby saint whose name was John. He helped people with fertility trouble and those that were blessed by him all gave birth to sons. I must admit, that when our guide shared that information, I became a bit emotional. I have learned on this trip that I have not completely dealt with the loss of being pregnant. Our journey has brought us here to Ukraine to fill that void in a completely different way, and I am now beginning to feel freedom from that.


After the first part of our appointment, we headed for lunch to which I had Borscht, Greek Salad and Beet Bruschetta. Amazing. And all for 6 bucks! Dave had breakfast:)

We cannot speak to events regarding our appointment, but can say that we are waiting. Yes, we've been waiting for a couple of years, and the wait continues as we are surrounded by different scenery.

I will say that our contacts here have been amazing and God provided. "I and I" have both made sure to tell us that they are not just placing a child with a couple and sending them back to their home country. They are helping us find OUR child/ren. To know that these two women are fighting for us has brought us great comfort here. One of the ladies stated, "I cannot begin to imagine what it must be like to have to choose a child like this, but let me tell you that these children will find a home and we will find your child."

It was a feeling of complete devastation and despair looking through the files. Girls and boys being passed over due to their age or to some sort of illness. Our hearts broke for each one. They have been added to our list of prayers for them to find loving and caring parents.

As each day passes here, my heart grows bigger and bigger for this country and its people. We walked through Independence Square and I felt a peace. A peace knowing that we are in the right place to complete our family.

Jen.

Dave just outside the office where our appointment will take place.

We are outside St. Soffiivska Square waiting to meet our contacts to take us to the SDA office.

Post appointment stress relief. We went to the Ukrainian President's Chocolate Shop. Holy Moses, it was delicious!

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