Final Day In Ukraine

Today was the day for the kids' medical exams.  Gary went with our facilitator this morning to pay for them which was a short walk from our apartment.  When they got back we all got in a taxi and away we went to the hospital for the medical exams.  Because of traffic, it took about 30 minutes to get there.  When we got there we didn't have to wait too long and then the kids had their exams.  Those went pretty well.  The doctor was very nice, spoke English and even gave us the kids' shot records which I was very surprised to get. 

In the afternoon we went to the US Embassy and had the appointment to get the kids' visas.  That went very well also and only took about 20 minutes.  The ladies were so nice and once again asked us if the kids were siblings.  I didn't mention in my post from when I went to the Embassy the first time but the lady asked me three times if the kids were siblings. Yes, yes they are.  I have to give it to her though because the kids do not look alike at all. 

We now have all the paperwork and are so glad to say that tomorrow morning we leave Ukraine.  This day could have not come soon enough.  And Peyton is just a little bit excited that tomorrow she gets to go to America.  She has been waiting way to long and it was so funny because every day that our facilitator would come to our apartment the first thing she would ask is, "when are we going to America?"  Tomorrow, Peyton, tomorrow we are going to America and you are now an American girl who we love and cherish as our own.  We see your worth and you will never be alone and unwanted again.

Thank you to all who followed out journey and to those who left encouraging comments.  I hope to keep our blog going with updates about the children and our family life after this Ukrainian adoption.

~Tina