About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is in central asia. It was once part of the Soviet Union. It is nestled to the south of Russia and northeast of China. The national language is Kazakh but the common language spoken is Russian.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009

On Their Way

I woke up this morning thinking, the kids are on their very first plane ride right now about to land in Almaty. Then I thought, I hope they're not afraid or anxious. I hope their little tummies don't hurt from nervousness or their ears don't hurt from the altitude. They are with 3 other children from the preschool house so I hope they are having a little fun but not driving Alma stark raving mad. I can just picture Masha running through the airport waving her little arms all over the place and singing la la la la la. I know Alma would not let that happen. She is probably the one person who can manage with 5 children in tow who are having quite the experience of their lives. Alma will meet Oleg in Almaty and he will take them from there for all the necessary appointments. They will finally begin the journey home either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Please send prayers to all the traveling families, Oleg and Alma and all the children, that they have a safe and happy trip home.

5 comments:

Lori @ Five of My Own said...

Alma and Oleg are awesome. I was with Alma when she took three kiddos to Almaty-she is a pro. Oleg acts every bit the daddy. he is a kind and patient man. They are in good hands. I bet they are having more fun than anything.

You and your travelin tots are in my prayers.

Becki Stone said...

Oh how awesome!!!! I bet you are soooo eager to have them home!! :) I bet they are having a great time! :)
Hugs!

Vonda Kaye said...

So very happy for you and Dave! I can just picture their beaming little faces so hopeful for home and their family. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see them at home... so post SOON!!! Praying for them all.

Our Family of Bloggers said...

They are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your little kiddoes are almost home. FINALLY!!!!

Anonymous said...

Kari and Dave,

We can't wait to see you all together. Linda and I would like to come out and bring a meal (or 2), and Linda is set to bring Jackson and Catherine as playmates:) Congratulations again, and we will see you soon!!

Timeline to Kazakhstan

  • July 28, 2009: Gotcha Day
  • June 17, 2009: Court in Ust-K
  • May 21, 2009: left for Ust-Kamenogorsk
  • May 7, 2009: received LOI and region assignment to Ust-Kamenogorsk
  • March 12, 2009: dossier approved and sent to Kazakhstan
  • Feb. 26 2009: dossier sent to Kazakhstans DC embassy
  • Jan. 23 2009: updated documents apostilled and fed-ex'd to AA
  • Jan. 20 2009: received FBI clearance
  • Jan. 7 2009: Re-did the Re-do of the FBI fingerprinting (Kari) and sent for clearance
  • Dec. 19 2008: Re-did FBI fingerprinting and sent for clearance
  • July 11: Dossier authenticated and Fed-ex'd to Adoption Ark.
  • June 21: received I-171h
  • April 19- received fingerprinting notice in the mail
  • Feb. 13 went to Sherrif dept- got black fingers (fingerprinting) for FBI clearance
  • Feb. 8: received dossier packet via email from AA (Adoption Ark)
  • February 6: mailed contract and initial paperwork
  • 2008