Walking home from the orphanage was so much sweeter this evening as we were able to enjoy our customary 2 hour visit with our girls. They were still a bit under the weather, but glad to see us, and able to play several hands of UNO and GO FISH:)
It continues to snow like it's never going to stop with about 4-5 inches of snow along our path. With the temps moving around freezing we got a mixture of slush, puddles and snow that made us very happy we had water-proof boots. Crossing the roads were the worst as one tried to aim for a more solid looking foothold only to feel it give way and hear the splash of water, hoping it wasn't as deep as it looked.
The evening seemed so much more lovely tonight and I think it was, as we saw parents and children sledding upon the hill near our apartment accompanied by laughter and at least one adorably happy sausage dog running full tilt, at home in the snow.
We don't have any more news on the interpol paperwork for now, so will have to be patient...but it was certainly easier to do when rewarded by the smiles, hugs and laughter of our own two beautiful girls.
We love your pictures. DAD
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to read about the love and concern you feel for your girls - very heartwarming. I know everything will work out and you'll be traveling home before long. Dad is right, kids usually bounce back very quickly when sick. Love, Craig
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your post tonight.... sounds very peaceful... like the snow all around you. Sevastopol is beautiful with the snow! What a treat you are experiencing..... It's nice to hear about the families in Ukraine.... Our perspective was so focused on what we were there to accomplish. It's good to know that there is normalicy there.... Thanks for sharing that. Not something we saw much of.... Pam
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just wonderful...made me think
ReplyDeleteof our Sweden visit in the winter. Is that the Black Sea in the last photo? I'm glad you got to see the girls today and you two will soon be experts at UNO. I never thought we'd have a family member investigated by Interpol, but I know they will find a clean slate. Lots of love, Mom