Moscow - Trip 2 - Day 2
Sunday, January 20, 2008
We began our day with Tanya & Alusha picking us up for the ride out to Podolsk at 10 a.m. We were pleasantly surprised that the trip took only about half as long as expected due to the much milder weekend traffic — even with steady snow & messy road conditions, we made it out to the orphanage in just an hour.
We’ve been a little anxious about whether Liam would remember us but he came right to me and gave me a big, long hug! Yup, he’s still my little boy! Rob couldn’t really see it, but I think Liam has grown a little since we last saw him in early December.
Apparently, he had been just set down for lunch so being pulled away to come visit us brought on some tears. But he perked right up and played with us for nearly an hour. One of the ladies took him off to have a quick bite and we spent a few minutes with Tanya reviewing the upcoming court proceedings and fine-tuning the way we answer the judge & prosecutor’s questions. They brought Liam back and we played with him for another 30-40 minutes until it was time for his afternoon nap. It was the best & longest visit we’ve had with him so far, which sure makes going to court tomorrow all the more worthwhile.
On the way back into Moscow, Tanya all but insisted that we stop for a pizza, so we wouldn’t have to get back out in the heavy-falling snow again. Per her recommendation, we got a "generous" supreme pizza and took it back to the apartment for lunch. We ate & rested up and around 4 p.m., the snow stopped so we decided to venture out for a few minutes. Rob thought he had an idea of how to make it over to Old Arbat street where a bunch of touristy shops are at. And sure enough, we discovered that we were not far at all — even better still, we found Starbucks and Hard Rock Cafe! We made quite an evening of it, only finally dragging back in around 9 o’clock.
Tomorrow is the big day — we leave early in the morning to go out to the regional courthouse. Provided that all goes as expected, Liam will really be ours by about noon.
We’ve been a little anxious about whether Liam would remember us but he came right to me and gave me a big, long hug! Yup, he’s still my little boy! Rob couldn’t really see it, but I think Liam has grown a little since we last saw him in early December.
Apparently, he had been just set down for lunch so being pulled away to come visit us brought on some tears. But he perked right up and played with us for nearly an hour. One of the ladies took him off to have a quick bite and we spent a few minutes with Tanya reviewing the upcoming court proceedings and fine-tuning the way we answer the judge & prosecutor’s questions. They brought Liam back and we played with him for another 30-40 minutes until it was time for his afternoon nap. It was the best & longest visit we’ve had with him so far, which sure makes going to court tomorrow all the more worthwhile.
On the way back into Moscow, Tanya all but insisted that we stop for a pizza, so we wouldn’t have to get back out in the heavy-falling snow again. Per her recommendation, we got a "generous" supreme pizza and took it back to the apartment for lunch. We ate & rested up and around 4 p.m., the snow stopped so we decided to venture out for a few minutes. Rob thought he had an idea of how to make it over to Old Arbat street where a bunch of touristy shops are at. And sure enough, we discovered that we were not far at all — even better still, we found Starbucks and Hard Rock Cafe! We made quite an evening of it, only finally dragging back in around 9 o’clock.
Tomorrow is the big day — we leave early in the morning to go out to the regional courthouse. Provided that all goes as expected, Liam will really be ours by about noon.
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posted by Dede at 10:20 PM
13 Comments:
Sounds like you had a great visit with Liam! Praying that you have a quick and easy time in court tomorrow. I know you're ready for it to be over.
Good luck tomorrow! I'm sure you won't sleep much tonight but know you're in our thoughts & prayers for a speedy & painless court hearing!
I'm so glad your visit went well with Liam and that it was your best visit yet! We'll be praying for you all today and right before we go to bed since that will be just a little while before your court meeting. Good luck!
It sounds like you are having a great trip so far, even if it was a bit bumpy getting started! I am sure that hug was worth it! :) I am glad you got the supreme pizza. It looks like it should sustain you guys for some time with its generous size ;) Can't wait to hear about court!
Sounds like a great day!!! :) GOOD LUCK tomorrow! Fingers crossed for you and your little one.
I can't believe your time has come to make Liam an O'Daniel. I can not tell you how much I have hoped and prayed for this day for you guys. I can't believe he came right up and gave you a big hug! He is ready to come home!!! and Aunt Glenda is ready for him too...
Thinking about you guys.
So happy to hear you had a wonderful visit with Liam. Good Luck tomorrow in court, I am sure all will go well!
I love to see your posts and read about how things are going in Russia! Love the photos too... I pray things go very well in court tomorrow.. can't wait to check your blog!
Good luck in court tomorrow! How excited you must be and so happy that your visit with Liam went well. Are you staying in Moscow for the waiting period? We are leaving this Friday for our court date on the 28th and will also be staying in an apartment on Novy Arbat - maybe we can get together for dinner! We are staying for the whole waiting period - with a short side trip to St Petersburg. Email us (boykat87@yahoo.com)if you want to get together for dinner or some Starbucks!
Kathy and Doug Boyer (fellow Texans)
Good Luck on your court tomorrow!
It's almost 7am your time!!- you're almost there! Praying for a favorable, quick court today!!
We hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow at court! Just think about your little Liam waiting to give you another big, long hug!
Hope the court date goes well. Thinking about you and Liam.
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