Better Luck?

July 21, 2005

Hello! We’ve had better luck the past two days. It seems as if the luggage
is en route to Moscow, or has already made it there. We are still
checking, but no one will answer the phone there today. If all goes
well, we should have luggage tomorrow morning. I managed to wash the
underwear with hand soap and with the 23 hours of sunlight here they
should dry pretty well.

AJ was SOOO happy to see us! We believe he recognized us, as he went
immediatelyup to Eric and smiled and started to play patty-cake. We
were able to go outside to play and he walked all the way out! He is
a GREAT walker now and only needs our assistance in getting over
obstacles. He still loves to hold a finger to make sure we are
there.

He is loving being held and cuddled, smiling and giggling all
the while. The very best part of yesterday was when we had to return
him to the caregiver, as he cried and threw a fit when Eric gave him
back. He wanted to stay with Daddy.

The good news is that the caregivers have been showing him the
picture book…he pointed out papa’s picture in the book.

We will be meeting with the MOE and H’s soon to go over Court for
tomorrow. Please remember to say a prayer Thursday before bed and
Friday when you get up. Please pass this on to anyone I missed…

With love,
Marcie and Eric (and soon….AJ!!!)