Unexpected Outcome

We are back and at least a little bit rested. We've showered and I've had half a pack of Oreos to catch up on several missed or light meals.

To make a long story short, we will not be bringing home Alexandra (Sasha) and Anastasia (Nastya) but rather different child(ren). It will again be two girls, this time unrelated, who we met at the orphanage; it is possible, though, that it could just be one of them. We will be very happy with either outcome, believe me. Clarity will come next week, at which time we'll give you more details! No matter what, we won't be travelling back again until late summer instead of mid-May as we'd originally thought.

The trip itself was utterly exhausting. Our train ride was pretty cool, though, (see photo at right) even though it took 14 hours. Dinner on the way out of salad and soup and rolls came plus an apple and cookies to be kept for breakfast. Scott asked for a beer and was given a Miller Light...guess that's what they think Americans want!

More to come in a few days, including some photos of the kids...