I started writing this post ohhh maybe three weeks ago. Although I have been feeling hopeful, I just have not had it in me to put anything into words. So, I think I am ready to try to catch up on the posts.
Adoptions in Kyrgyzstan continue to be delayed. The US State Department issued a statement a week or so ago (several weeks now) warning people against initiating any new adoptions in Kyrgyzstan. Our adoption agency has advised us to hold back on taking any action with regards to the adoption delays in Kyrgyzstan. However, several other agencies as well as individual families have started to make contact with US government officials notifying them of the delays in Kyrgyzstan. The US Embassy in Bishkek as well as the Kyrgyzstan Ambassador to the US have been notified of the problem including being given a list of all the families and children that are waiting. The Joint Council for International Children's Services (JCICS)and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) have also been made aware of the problem and are looking into it. It is a fine line we are all walking at this point. Too much involvement and pressure from the US side could cause them to shut the program down all together and that is not what we want!
Surprisingly, In spite of the delay, I feel a sense of peace. I am hopeful that with new eyes on the problem things will begin to move.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
More Fun With A Happy Boy
Today was a cold and rainy day in Bishkek. When I arrived at Dimitri's room this is how they handed him out to me. All bundled up in a new blanket made by Lisa at the NCBV. He reminds me of "burrito boy" Something we use to call Nick when we bundled him all up as a baby.
This apple started out as one of the biggest I have seen. Dimitri nearly ate the whole thing. He is a true Nelson. All the caregivers tell me he loves to eat.
This apple started out as one of the biggest I have seen. Dimitri nearly ate the whole thing. He is a true Nelson. All the caregivers tell me he loves to eat.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Yum!!!! Apple
"I cant get my hat on"
Dimitri has been moved to a new room at the Bishkek baby house. They are renovating his old room. There are definitely more children in each group now. The orphanage has become crowded since none of the children are going home. Kuba said about 18 to 20 chikdren per room. Dimitri is one of three babies in a room with about 15 toddlers. He seems to really enjoy having them around and loves to watch them. However because they are toddlers and he does not walk, he stays inside in his crib when they go out to play. That makes me sad. He does have a special caregiver Lyuba (?spelling). I met her yesterday she seems to really enjoy Dimitri and is very kind. She speaks a little english. She comes 3 times a week to spend time with him. She "gives him massage and kisses" plays with him and takes him outside. I am quite happy he has her. The other children in Dimitri's group sing a little song about him whenever they see us out walking. I don't understand all the words but the first of it is "Kolai, Kolai, Nikolai". They still call him Nikolai at the baby house. They are so sweet. I wish I could get it on video but the orphanage does not allow it.
Dimitri has changed so much! It seems he has gained some weight although it is hard to tell because he still wears several layers of clothing. He is eating mostly solid foods. I brought him a banana and an apple today. He liked both but loved knawing on the apple. His favorite toys this time are some nesting cups. He will spend a great deal of time trying to stack them and nest them. He also likes the blocks and tries to stack them. He seems to have good focus and attention span. He loves to be kissed on the neck and tickled and will laugh out loud.
Today, we drove by the building where the Minister of Education has his office. We all got out to take a picture. I will post it later so we all can visualize it when we send all that positive energy his way.
That's it for now I need to get some sleep.
"I cant get my hat on"
Dimitri has been moved to a new room at the Bishkek baby house. They are renovating his old room. There are definitely more children in each group now. The orphanage has become crowded since none of the children are going home. Kuba said about 18 to 20 chikdren per room. Dimitri is one of three babies in a room with about 15 toddlers. He seems to really enjoy having them around and loves to watch them. However because they are toddlers and he does not walk, he stays inside in his crib when they go out to play. That makes me sad. He does have a special caregiver Lyuba (?spelling). I met her yesterday she seems to really enjoy Dimitri and is very kind. She speaks a little english. She comes 3 times a week to spend time with him. She "gives him massage and kisses" plays with him and takes him outside. I am quite happy he has her. The other children in Dimitri's group sing a little song about him whenever they see us out walking. I don't understand all the words but the first of it is "Kolai, Kolai, Nikolai". They still call him Nikolai at the baby house. They are so sweet. I wish I could get it on video but the orphanage does not allow it.
Dimitri has changed so much! It seems he has gained some weight although it is hard to tell because he still wears several layers of clothing. He is eating mostly solid foods. I brought him a banana and an apple today. He liked both but loved knawing on the apple. His favorite toys this time are some nesting cups. He will spend a great deal of time trying to stack them and nest them. He also likes the blocks and tries to stack them. He seems to have good focus and attention span. He loves to be kissed on the neck and tickled and will laugh out loud.
Today, we drove by the building where the Minister of Education has his office. We all got out to take a picture. I will post it later so we all can visualize it when we send all that positive energy his way.
That's it for now I need to get some sleep.
Monday, November 3, 2008
New Pictures from Bishkek
He's mobile and happy about it! He is so curious and wants to explore everything.
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