We have been here long enough to be able to predict exactly what we are having for dinner. We have finished the first season of Lost. We have given a gift to everyone in town. It is time to come home.
This is our last full day here in scenic and entertaining Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. Tomorrow we will go to court at about 2:30 in the afternoon, have some papers signed at the notary, stop by and see Jacob one last time, have dinner and get to the train by 6:40. We are told we have plenty of time but it sounds like a busy afternoon. For you blog addicts keep in mind that we may not have access to the internet until we get home so this could be our last post for a while.
For the trip home we take the overnight train to Astana on Friday night, a flight to Almaty on Saturday, then sit around for about 7 hours until we board a flight to Istanbul, Turkey at 2:45 am, yes AM. Then we have about 6 hours to kill in Istanbul and then on to New York City, more waiting and then finally home Sunday night about 11:00 PM. Then we are going to sleep for a while. Sounds like fun but at least we can say we have been to Turkey.
There is just not much more to say right now except we are looking forward to seeing all of you and being home. Thanks for following along, as remote as we have been it has been very helpful to us to have such strong support and interest from home. We will start up the posts again when we get closer to the second trip.
5 comments:
Have a safe trip!
Too bad you can not take Jacob home with you now...
We will be praying for comfortable seats on all methods of transportation. And for comfortable seats in all waiting areas. And for pilots and engineers who are better rested than you will be. And for safe travel. We can't wait till you get home so we can start waiting till you go back to get our adorable Jake the Great!
Love to you all
God Speed
Debby
Thanks for the update!! We may not have traveled by your side, enjoyed your amazing experience, been there to hold your hand or give you a hug -- but the BLOG has allowed us to be a part of the process. Know that we have prayed for every step that brought you to this point in your lives and that we can hardly wait to have you home for good. We do hang on your every word (no pressure, of course). Fortunately you both are able to express yourselves well.
Your BLOG fans have loved "going with you" on this journey.
Much, much love,
Aunt Jan + 3
P.S. Need a ride home from the airport?
We can't wait to see you and JC. We are so excited. Abby probably can't wait either.
Hope your trip home isn't too harsh.
Love,
The Truetken
I left Arkalyk the end of March 2007 and my little big guy was escorted here to Los Angeles May 20. He is just a bit over 2. Your blog brings back many memories. Have a safe trip home. Jacob looks great! Shelley Farnham, mom now to 4 great Kazakh kids
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