I am trying so hard not to get my hopes up about the "rumors" on FRUA about Government Decision #268 being signed and just needing to be sealed and delivered!

That "rumor" was posted Wednesday the 25th, so maybe we'll hear something SOON!

Our coordinator in Russia, when we were there two weeks ago, said there were rumors but nothing substantiated that it will come soon. Along with some other movement that we're seeing here or there it is HARD not to get our hopes up!!

I am so ready to bring my little girl home, I miss her so much. It was wonderful to see her and hold her and smell her little orphanage smelling head :o). But I want her home to hold her and put some good smelling Baby Magic lotion on her and hear her squealing as she plays with her big sister.

I must say, though, that it has been a bit easier since I've seen her and know how well she is doing. It is almost as though we had our first trip all over again, just without the stress and pressure of meeting the MOE and Orphanage Director and Doctor for the first time. It was almost like "going home." We felt very at ease this last time. I hope it is that laid back next time when we go for court!

I just wanted to clarify a bit about the trip we took two weeks ago. It was strictly our choice to go and see V. It was not a mandated trip at all. Our agency was very supportive of us and made all the arrangements through the Ministry of Education and the Orphanage Director who had to grant us permission to come. I don't know how unusual it is for them to allow PAPS to come for an extra trip, but then again, it's not usual for families to have to wait 8 months + for a court date either. I am just thankful that it was allowed.

It's going to be hard not to just sit at this computer all day looking for "trumors" to come through! But my kitchen is a mess and it beckons me to come.

Till later . . .