Trip Two Day 1

After over 30 hours of straight traveling we were met at the airport by our coordinator at 7:30 am. We were at the hotel & he said he would be back at 9:00 am for a whirlwind day. So much for a little rest, but we were excited to get things started. We were taken to a medical clinic for physicals and consultations with several different doctors. They took our blood, run tests, took x-rays, had us take interviews with doctors & psychiatrists. We were pleased to learn that we had fooled the psychiatrist just enough to pass! That was just a joke for those looking ahead that are going to be going through this process. It was all very informal and easy, just part of the requirments.

The treat of the day came this afternoon about 4:00 when were able to go to the orphanage. We met with the doctor who went over his latest checkup with us and invited us to ask any questions we may have. Alan asked the doctor if our little boy was walking yet on his own and she said yes and we were soon to find out just how well he is walking. She told us that they had told him that his Mama & Papa were on their way to see him & he was very excited about this. About this time a nurse brought him to the door & he came almost running in with a HUGE smile on his face! He truly did seem very happy to see us, this made us feel so good. He just has the sweetest disposition about him all the time. He has changed so much in three months! He has grown a little, but he is still small, his legs have obviously gained much strength. His hair has grown out and he is a very handsome little boy!

We are scheduled to go to a Pre-trial hearing tomorrow and the court date is set for Thursday. Leo told us that we had a very good judge and that everything usually goes very smooth when he is in charge. Hopefully that will be the case and everything will stay in line to get wrapped up the first part of next month.

We haven't had a nights sleep since Friday night, so we are going to bed very soon. It is very cold here today -30. We were prepared, it didn't seem as bad as we had imagined. All else is well, hope everyone at home is well. Thanks for the prayers. We will blog again tomorrow.