Yesterday I talked to my adoption coordinator. She said that she felt that the DOE in Sakhalin was just being extremely cautious with allowing independent adoption and she hopes that the agency representatives in Sakhalin can convince them that it would be in the best interest of the children if they allow these adoptions to proceed at this time. Apparently there are two other families that are also trying to adopt special needs children from this region at this time. She said that she felt pretty confident that I would be traveling on my first trip by the end of the year. I hope that is true. Actually, I hope that they will allow me to travel SOON! Like now.
I may try to take the girls on the first trip with me if it is going to be around the holidays. That all depends on whether or not Theresa gets her travel documents in time. I checked yesterday, and they are currently processing documents submitted in May. She submitted hers towards the end of May, so hopefully it will be processed soon. If so, I can take the girls with me. I need another adult along to help watch them. I had asked my Mom, but, of course, she said no. I am not sure that I can really afford to pay for that many tickets twice-- I'll have to check prices to see. But the thought of traveling so far from my girls is a scary one for me. I would rather that we all just stay together. People think I'm nuts to consider taking them on such a long trip, but I think it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for them-- okay maybe twice if they go on both trips. I think that with the proper planning, and maybe a little benedryl (Just kidding :) ), the trip will go smoothly. It will definitely be an adventure...
Speaking of adventures, today I had my first experience with acupuncture. I went to the doctor to see if he had any suggestions for my neck/shoulder pain (I've tried anti inflamatories, opiods, and muscle relaxers -- nothing seems to help). He suggested that I try the acupuncturist that works above his office. The guy worked me in. So I tried it. I must admit, I am a little skeptical of Eastern Medicine, but, at this point, I'm willing to try just about anything. Amazingly, after having 6 or 7 needles stuck into my hand and foot, the pain in my neck and shoulder magically disappeared! Of course my hand was killing me! He assured me that that was just the "chi" -- and that is a good thing. He told me that it is not pain, but just the chi flowing through me-- it felt like pain to me. But the result was great-- the pain is about 90% gone, and I can actually turn my head to the left again. We'll see how long it lasts. He did want me to come back in tomorrow for another treatment, but I can't because of work. That is the problem-- all of these holistic approaches to medicine require multiple, expensive treatments. Unfortunately, I don't have the time or money to keep them up. I had the thought of learning the acupuncture points and purchasing some needles and doing it to myself-- after all I am a doctor! How hard could it be! :) I know some vets who do acupuncture on dogs all the time-- I'm sure I could do it on myself :) Anyway, maybe I will get to enjoy one pain free night.
Well, I better go the girls are probably destroying the playroom as I type, and I think I smell the aroma of a poopy diaper!!
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