Dear Son,

I wonder how you are and what you are doing. I have some good news. Our dossier was translated and sent to the National Adoption Center in Kiev, Ukraine earlier this week. Now we wait for a reply/approval. It is supposed to happen in 21 business days, however, most folks have been waiting 6+ weeks before they receive word. They are already giving November appointments out, so we will be lucky if we get in December. January is not a good time to travel because of poor weather and Ukrainian holidays. So, we wait....and wait.

Today, I spoke with another "single" father who adopted his 4-year-old son, from Ukraine 2 months ago. He shared his story and it spoke to my heart.

I leave next week for Massachusettes and Rhode Island. I am looking forward to the cooler weather, but not the traveling, airports and hotels.

Star Light
Star Bright
First Star At Night
I Wish I May
I Wish I Might
Have The Wish
I Wish Tonight.....

....sleep tight my love! I will be there before you know it!

XOXOX ~ daddy