Stacey here, apparently we have been at the scene of a natural disaster. Kyzylorda is very very flat. It doesn't matter where you are you cant see anything past whats around you. There is a river almost as wide as the Mississippi that runs from China on the edge of Kyzylorda. Last Sunday while at the Baby House with Luke we heard and felt loud booms. We later found out they were using dynamite to break up the ice on the river. On Tuesday all the roads were closed down and there were policeman everywhere. Come to find out the river flooded its banks because of the ice. There were several hundred homes now under water. Officials flew in from the capital to assess the damage. We found a local station on TV that showed the damage, its pretty bad. These people don't have much to start with now they have nothing. Its frustrating not understanding the language and trying to piece together whats going on around you.
The power has been going out at the hotel and when its on its kind of a half power thing, everything is dim. So this is the first chance in days that they have let us use the managers office /Internet. We got our court date, YIPEEE, its Tues at 3pm. We are lucky they have changed a few laws since we have been here but they are grandfathering us in. They were going to make us wait another week before court. Luke is starting to explore, he walks around the room picking up and moving things. We found a swing that he LOVES. He climbs up and swings by himself. Dewey is learning Russian Billiards. Its sort of like American Pool but the table is a lot bigger and the pockets are much smaller. We did find one Euro news channel that was in English, but since yesterday it has been scrambled. So thanks for all the updates at home. When we get online we don't have time to check much. Oh and BIG THANKS to Dad and Winnie for calling the other night. IT WAS SO GOOD to hear a voice from home. Both Dewey and I were thrilled!!!! Sam thanks for the pics of the pups and update of home, we miss them like crazy!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Stacey
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Dewey & Stacey,
So glad that you guys are all fine. Hate to see things like this happen to people who are struggling the most. Keeps us humble, doesn't it? Jenny gave me the link to your blog. It's so great that you will be able to get Luke officially soon. I'm in AZ right now, going back on Monday and then coming down here officially in about a week. Hope to see you guys and the baby when I come back up to get Anna or check on Mom. Hugs & Kisses to you all....Tracy
Howdy guys! Sorry I've been lagging on my posts...I forgot my password & just found where I had stored it in my contacts. :) Stace, sorry to hear your sick...I hope by now you're better. At least that is giving Dewey some quality one-on-one time with Luke! :) How tragic to hear about that disaster...it is so sad when that happens here but over there, where the people have so little. Tragic. Onto happier notes though...That is awesome your court date is Tuesday! What happens after that? 2 more weeks then you come home? My fingers are crossed that's the case! Luke is just adorable! I just want to squeeze his little cheekies! Can't wait for you guys to come home...Drew is especially excited! He can't wait to play with Luke...he is ecstatic! K, well love you both & miss you...come home soon! We are all missing you greatly! :) XOXOXOXOXO
Hey Warners,
So glad to have found your blog. We are praying like crazy for your court to go well. Our last day went so fast. So much i wanted to do but did not. Photo of their group and caregivers....We were amazed how quickly God brought us home. We must share photos. We went to that church but i did not get a photo so thanks. Anyway we are praying. Take care hope to hear from you all soon. Nancy (Gabby's mom)
CONGRATS! I just got an e-mail from Randy saying that the adoption is final! :) YIPEE!!!! So it's official -- Luke Ray Warner! I'm so happy for you both, dang these stupid tears! What a joyous day this is! Luke must be the luckiest little boy on the face of the earth to have been found by you two. Please come home soon, I miss you. Drew can't wait to meet Luke and he wants to babysit him, just to forewarn you! :) I love you and miss you terribly. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
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