10 Day Wait

We are in the never never land of the 10 day wait.  Ukraine allows 10 days after an adoption court hearing for biological family members to come forward, or anyone else I guess, to object to the adoption.  It makes perfect sense but it is hard to just exist in this limbo.  Sasha is our son now, but he has to stay at the orphanage.  We visit but can not take him with us.  It is a strange spot we are in, but necessary.  We are enjoying visiting with him and the other kids.   The plan is for us to pick him up Monday at the latest.  We gave him a Timex watch after court last week (and had set the time for him) and I noticed today that he has learned how to set the time himself.  We would say it is 2:15 in the afternoon but he had it set to 14:15.  He is a very bright boy!  Sunday, Ali had a great time playing soccer with some of the older boys.  They were unsure of her joining their game at first but have since asked her to play again.  Today, a group of volunteers came to the orphanage and put on a mini-carnival.  There was singing, dancing, bubbles, face painting, clowns, cotton candy, a trampoline, and a lot of love for all of the kids.  It lasted for hours and the kids just loved it.  There were smiles and laughter and so much fun.  I am so glad we could be there and see the joy on the kids' faces.  I pray that each of the kids will one day know the love of a family and the love of their Heavenly Father.