It looks like we're going to Donetsk. We had our 2nd appt late this afternoon. They asked again what our preferences were age-wise to which we replied we would like a healthy girl 4 - 6 yo. They again explained how difficult that would be and that since our last appt a week ago they had no girls that met that criteria. They also explained most children come off of the database at around 2 - 3 yo and don't remain available long. Children also go into foster care so would not be available for adoption. Since we cannot (because of my (Larry) advanced age - 49) adopt a child younger than 4, which we knew, there are few children, particularly girls in our preferred age group that would be available for too long after they come off the database. It would have to be a special situation that would get us a girl in that age range.
They showed us two options. One was a sibling group of a boy 6 yo and girl 8 yo, and the other was a single 8 yo girl. We felt the sibling group would just be too much to handle considering we have a 6 & 8 yo already.
The girl is healthy, social, and according to the orphanage director our facilitator spoke to, she's a 'good girl'. So, we decided to go for it. We're now making plans to travel. We get our referral to visit her tomorrow afternoon. Any advice about Donetsk would be appreciated.
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My husband and I were in the Donetsk region last December where we adopted our daughter from the town Slavyansk. We were told things about our daughter from the teachers and director of the orphanage that were so untrue. She is now six and she is doing great. She is one of the sweetest children. She is in Kindergarten and is a little behind but that was expected but has made huge strides so far. I am excited to see where your family is going. We have yet to find but one family who went to the same place as we did. I will pray that everything works out for you and your family. Have faith and go with your heart.
We adopted Ella from Donets'k region although she was still in the child house since she is 4. Our facilitator and translator said it is still one of the easiest regions to adopt children from. Good luck and we look forward to hearing more news.
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