Dear son, As usual, I am off and running. I leave today for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Tallahassee and Gainesville. I am definitely at the point of burnout when it comes to travel. Originally, I figured I would be on my way to find you sometime in October. Now, however, it is looking more like February. This is making the light at the end of the tunnel a little dimmer. :( Just so you're up to date (as if you are checking email and surfing the web), our dossier was completed, translated and submitted to the NAC in Kiev on July 5th. By my calculations, we should be able to find out a status in the next 2-3 weeks. To occupy my time in between travels, I have been researching names. We need to have some names ready in case there is a need to make some adjustments once the paper chase begins in Ukraine. How does Jackson Miles Sasich sound? or Miles Christian Sasich? There are strong opinions regarding name-changing etc. and I have no desire to go into a long diatribe here. There is nothing I would like more than to keep the name you have, but we should be prepared. I have also started learning Russian and Ukrainian! My first attempt threw me for a loop. Then I found a website that teaches the Russian alphabet. This is a better way to start. I have also ordered a CD that is specifically designed for parents adopting in Ukraine and Russia. Hopefully, I will have enough words and phrases to make a positive impression on those in power and to be able to communicate my joy to you!! Oh, and we received a confirmation letter from the embassy in Kiev that they have our approval to adopt from the US CIS here in America. So, there has been some progress. That's all for now...be good, stay strong and know I am on my way!! :D XOXO ~ Dad