We met with the SDA today to discuss our plans for returning to the Ukraine in September. They were very accommodating, having indicated that the adoption agency will work with us on the timing of our return, given the long distance and travel time between the US and Ukraine. We learned that there ~20 families that have had first appointments, and who are also waiting for second appointments.

Then Valentina, the Psychologist, asked us if we had interesting dreams last night, because they had unexpectedly received a file for a "healthy", 3-1/2 year old girl. We were not expecting this at all, as the meeting was strictly to discuss our return to the Ukraine for a second appointment in September. We had even booked our return for Saturday, so this was the farthest thing from our minds. After spending a few minutes learning a bit more about Kristina and her history, we left the office and talked over this unexpected situation. Masha was very surprised that Kristina's dossier indicated no delays, and actually provided "healthy" as a diagnosis, which is unusual from what we can understand.

The long and short of it is that we have decided to travel to the Odessa region on Monday to meet Kristina. SOOO we are nervous and excited, now that our adoption story has taken an unexpected turn . . . More soon!

Judy and Doug