We are in Kyiv! We arrived safely around 1:00 PM local time on Tuesday. It was a long night for both of us, but both flights were on time.If anyone is debating on VIP airport service, we say go for it! He was wonderful and we were out of the airport and on the road in no time. Just be ready to walk... I mean RUN FAST. Oh, and the great news for the day - the airline didn't lose ANY of our luggage!
Our SDA appointment is Wednesday at 11:00 AM (that's 4 AM in Atlanta). Quite a few people mentioned getting up to pray at that time. I know it's early, but we would REALLY appreciate it as we are very nervous about the meeting! As is always the case in Ukraine, you never know what things will be like from one day to the next, and we just don't really know what to expect.
After the airport, we stopped by the market for a few groceries - definitely an adventure! Then we were taken to our apartment that we'll be in for the next few days. It is very nice, and less than a 10 minute walk to the SDA office! 
We are too tired to do any exploring today, because neither of us slept much at all on the planes. But we'll definitely spend the 
afternoon tomorrow exploring the city. We're within walking distance of a lot of shopping & resturants, and Independence Square. And we have internet!!Thanks for checking in on us. We'll try to post more tomorrow as the day progresses.
23 comments:
Oh. How awesome. I can't believe you are actually there. It is so great that you will have internet and can keep in touch with us. We will be praying for you tomorrow as you meet with SDA. Can't wait for an update.
I am BEYOND excited for you and have had you in my thoughts all day! I know I haven't seen you in so long, but your whole journey has really touched my heart!
I'm sure my little one will make sure I'm up at 4 a.m....he usually does for some reason lately....and I will pray for you! I'm sure your appointment will go smoothly and I can't wait to hear more.
Yeah!! We are so excited for you guys. I will tell Scott to pray since he will be getting up for work!! I'm sure I can pray sometime before that when I'm up with the little one!!! Please keep us posted!
The Tinney's
Good luck! My husband and I have been following your blog and we are so excited for you! Will Pray during your SDA appointment!
Hey Zack and Jenn
We just got home from visiting Mimi and all she can talk about is her new grandson. Looks like your apartment is really nice. OOps, Ben just let the girls in and they're quite wild. Imagine that!!!!!!
Miss you very much and will be praying starting at 4:00 and all through the day.
Love you----Mom
Just remember that when your translator/facilitator and some beauracrat start yelling at each other that all is not lost...it is just the way things are there. I remember thinking,"Oh no, Sergey's ruining everything, they are getting so mad!" Then, they'd both start laughing. I finally found for my sanity it was best to stay in the car and read whenever I was not needed, much less stress. Jeri, mom to Alex from Sumy...adopted 11/30/00
I've been following you blog for a while and am so excited. You two sound so muuch like my husband and I when we adopted from Ukraine in Nov 2005. It is an awesome experience, one you will neverforget. Our son Ben is six and a half now and is the best thing that ever happened to us. Good luck
It's so good to hear from you - I'm glad the flights were on time, and your luggage made it to Kiev! Your apartment looks very nice, and it's in a great location.
I'll try to wake up at 4 a.m. for you - don't worry, everything will be all right!
We are praying for you!!!
May God's hand be evident at the SDA!
Yeah! So good to hear that you made it safely. i will pray for you that everything will go well for you at your SDA appt. I know it will!
I am so glad that you made it there safely. Yes, VIP was nice...not necessary for the most part but nice as you enter into a world of unknown. Don't worry about it on the way out though, you will be old pros by the time you leave. Glad you have internet at your place that helps pass the time. The folks at SDA are great. Julia (I think) is the interpreter and as nice as can be. With all the prayers going up for you, it will not be a problem. Just relax, the hard part was getting there! God Bless and look forward to more posts!
It looks like a nice place. I hope you have fun exploring and good luck with your appointment.
We are so happy to see you made and are praying hard today for your appointment with the SDA to go well. We can't wait to see all the wonderful things God has in store for you on this trip.
WE'RE WAITING!!!
SO WHAT'S THE NEWS!!!
I'm so glad your travel went smoothly. I can't wait to hear the news of your appointment.
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Can't wait to hear how it went'!!
I am reading this too late to get up at 4:00am since it is 12:00pm now!
But...I'll pray anyway!
BTW, would it be all right if I put your link on my blog?
Wow! We're just down the road from one another! Although we're heading home tomorrow, we look forward to keeping up with the blog. Don;t worry abot your SDA meeting, you'll do fine! They'll see what great parents you will be and will want to give you three or four little Doves!
Oh, I'm so happy that you guys made it there. Keeping you in our prayers. Enjoy..
God Bless,
The Jett's
YEA! You're there...suitcases and all! What a blessing. While you've already been to the SDA and are probably on your way to a region via train right now...we'll pray anyway! Fill us in as soon as you can!
How wonderful!!! We are reading your blog with much anticipation - and many prayers are headed your way!
Daddy wanted me to get on here and let you know that we are so happy you are over there and finding your new son. We're praying for you!!
Ethan (& Jill & Steve)
Hey guys,
We are praying for you! We just can't wait for another post!!
Love to you all!!
Dee Ann
Glad you guys have made it over. I can only imagine how exciting the past few days have been!
Stay warm!
Lisa K.
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