Still day 6. Friday the 20th.

Hello everyone. We left to go visit Natasha about 2:30pm, but we didn't get to see her until about 4:30pm. We had to make a stop on the way there. Our facilitator (and driver) was out this morning trying to get the conclusions from the juvenile authority. These papers need to be signed & stamped by another official. She first told us that it would not happen until Monday due to scheduling problems. She continued on the phone after telling us that. We don't know what she did or who she called, but about 1/2 hour later she said to us "We got it !!." "We can get the signature & stamp we need tomorrow, so we can send everything off to Kiev on Saturday night. Yea God !!!

We were able to take Natasha & 1 of her friends out to McDonald's (the kids choice) for about an hour. Then it was back to our apartment. It was still light out so Bob & I took a walk & we were invited up to our friends apartment here (Dave & Laura) for some dessert at 8:15pm. Good thing we took a walk huh. LOL. I can't tell you what it was, but it was delicious !!!! She made it from a fruit called persimmon. She said that is a common fruit here.

Uncle Bob. I have to say that I am sooo proud of you for writing more than just 2 or 3 words. LOL. Thanks dude, I have been enjoying hearing from you plus all your antics. We love you and Bob & I are looking. LOL LOL LOL (Uncle Bob knows what that means) Yes, we had beds on the train. 4 bunk beds.

Dad Ray. Natasha grabbed me tight & hung on. I, of course did the same. It was very good to see her. She is quiet again & the language barrier is there, but she seems to be opening up more everyday. Just like she did at home. She got a kids meal at McDonald's. Then her and her little friend did some whispering. Like we can understand what they are saying anyways. LOL. Then she had her friend say. "Bob. Me, Natasha, Mahrozhena." It was too cute. For those of you who don't know what Mahrozhena is, it's ice cream. Grandpa Ray & Natasha both love Mahrozhena. As well as the other 6 kids.

My Sammy. You are my favorite, middle child. LOL. I love you. Tell me about your Art project & how that went. Sabrina, my cat whisperer, what do you think. Should I bring this cat home ??

Hey Dan. Just thought you would like to see who I got to play with today. LOL. LOL. LOL

Here are a few pictures of our apartment/dorm that we are staying at in Donetsk for everyone who is interested in seeing it.

Good night everyone. Gotta get some sleep. Our facilitator will be here in the morning for doing paper work & then seeing Natasha again. Love to everyone.

Gail