ONE MORE DAY BEFORE ITS OFFICIAL

Dear Family and Friends:

We have one more day before our adoption becomes "official" We can't wait for Friday to come soon enough! We are really happy, excited and nervous at the same time. Maya has been bonding really well with us. Some days are really good and some are not so good, but she is a small child and that it’s to be expected! She still sick, her cough has gotten a lot worst; we are really concerned about that. I told our translator that we might have to take her to the doctor when we get her on Friday, we will see. We brought several types of kids OTC meds, but don't want to start giving her stuff without even knowing if they are going to help her. At the same time, Mauri its doing better from his cold, but I can't say the same about me :o( I have also caught what Maya and Mauri got, and its hitting me hard!!! I am taking medication, but don't seem to be helping too much! I have been with high fever and I can't really talk because my throat hurts so much! I am praying to be better by Friday, Maya needs us and we need to be there for her (preferably healthy :o).

On a happy note, when we pick her up on Friday, I will be able to post pictures of her and us, before that time, unfortunately it is not allowed (as I have mentioned before). So make sure to check Friday, so you can meet the "official" family of three!!!


Mauri and I are really home sick, we can't wait to go home with Maya. We miss everything, our family, our house, our bed, and how can I forget, the food!!! We can't wait to have Cuban bread with fried eggs (huevo pullado), refried beans (made by Mom), Nicaraguan cheese and mantequilla (it’s like sour cream, but better) and turkey bacon!!! Doesn't that sound really good! Mauri and I are really looking forward to a home cooked meal. Don't take me wrong, there is food for purchase around Tver, but it is completely different than what we are used to. Also there only so much chicken we can eat from the Chicken House (that's the name of the place) or from Milano pizza!!!!

At the same time, we have enjoyed our adoption journey tremendously, not only we get our little angel to come home with us, but at the same time, at least for me, it has reminded me and made me realize (once again) how lucky I am to have a great husband, a loving family (best Mom ever, and 2 wonderful sisters) and great friends who I love and cherish!! To have been able to accomplish our greatest dream of becoming parents, among other things! I thank God and everyone involved for all you have done during our Adoption Journey!

Well, that's all for now, until our next post on Friday. Take care everyone!!!!