We got some really heavy storms last night, torrential rains, etc. but we are fine. The tornadoes hit south of us. I understand there are a lot of accidents this morning, though.
Having heard that the visas are actually being issued now, I was so relieved. I am finally starting to think of this adoption as actually happening. I have plane reservations booked to leave March 10th, though I can't confirm anything until I get the visa in hand. I will fly overnight to Frankfurt, spend all day the 11th traveling or adjusting to the time change, spend the night Sunday and Monday in Astana, then go to Petro on Tuesday the 13th. With any luck perhaps I can see him on that day.
There was also a new blurb on the Antares Foundation website with a photo of Igor - it's one of the Thank You photos; you have to click on the photos to advance them. A church in Colorado sent him school supplies, a watch, and a stuffed monkey, and he said thanks. He likes to wrestle and skate, which is good. One piece of news was somewhat alarming - he is in SECOND grade, at 10 years old! Yikes. I will have to find out what happened there. Perhaps we can tutor him through the summer and get him up to speed somewhat.
