Today did not turn out at all what we expected. We got to Kremenchuk around 10 am and were at the orphanage at around 11:30 am. As we were sitting waiting to meet with the director, Anya came walking down the stairs. She was totally surprised to see us. She came and gave us a big hug.
We went into the directors office. He was a very hard person to talk to. He is not in favor of adoption. When Anya came in they explained why we were there. They asked her if she wanted to be adopted. She said no. She only has one more year of school and is a very good student. She has a good chance to go to a university. She also has relatives that come visit her and she doesn't want to leave them.
We are so disappointed! I understand why she wants to stay there and finish her education where she started. We are now back in Kiev. Tomorrow we will go back to the adoption center and petition for another referral. We have decided to try for one girl. Our facilitator knows of some possibilities.
Please pray that God leads us to the right child.
I am so surprised! I've become attached to he too.
ReplyDeleteI know you will find the right girl.
I'm so sorry Pat. It's been so long since you've seen her,
ReplyDeleteI guess I can understand her point of view.
I'm sorry! Praying for the rest of your trip, the decisions you'll need to make and what God has planned for your family.
ReplyDeletePat - It is so sad to read the latest. You have a great attitude and spirit. God must be leading you to a child that needs you and Darwin more than Anya would need you. You have my prayers and sympathy.
ReplyDeleteI agree!! Pat some other child must need you both more. I know your disappointed but there are others and God will lead you in the right direction. Keep your faith it will all work out the way its suppose to! God bless xoxo
ReplyDeleteIn the midst of the storm, God is still on the throne. My heart is with you and will pray that God leads you to where he wants you to be. We love you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind comments. We are disappointed but know that God is working. Anya made the right decision for her. Today we start the process to petition for another referral. It might be over a week before we can get the referral and go out to another orphanage. We will keep you posted.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing God's will. He will direct you.
ReplyDeleteSorry that it did not work out with Anya, but glad that she was truthful towards you and did not waste your precious time. God knows your heart and He knows what's best for you.
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