tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post3542251439489465701..comments2022-11-13T02:22:49.499-07:00Comments on Adopting Amanda-Our Journey to Estonia: Pictures and updatesArizona mom to eighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01875806984101641881noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-77869883635420031212008-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:002008-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:00I am so sorry for using one of the pictures of Ama...I am so sorry for using one of the pictures of Amanda without asking. I would have never done it except I wanted to share how beautiful she was and find a creative way to link back to your journal. I was hoping that if others saw your experience they may consider adopting from Estonia as well. I realize now that it was wrong and it breaks my heart that I may have made you or your family uncomfortable. It won't happen again, I promise.Marlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382022168518664228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-61229873621031638942008-07-08T07:43:00.000-07:002008-07-08T07:43:00.000-07:00She is so cute! Thank you for sharing the picture...She is so cute! Thank you for sharing the pictures! It's not long until you are coming home!!!!! I look forward to hearing more when you get home and see how she adjusts to your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-77379596828444589982008-07-08T05:44:00.000-07:002008-07-08T05:44:00.000-07:00Those pics even though they are black and white......Those pics even though they are black and white.... they are absolutely wonderful.GoldenAngelsWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170330335953656756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-84613598724877482182008-07-07T20:01:00.000-07:002008-07-07T20:01:00.000-07:00She is beautiful Kris. You don't really need to kn...She is beautiful Kris. You don't really need to know much about her past - I'm sure that you found out that in Ukraine - half of what you were told wasn't accurate anyway. You're a good mom - you'll manage quite nicely. Her future is with you and so much brighter now!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418870867722825500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-81025517558318842672008-07-07T17:40:00.000-07:002008-07-07T17:40:00.000-07:00Kris, I'm sorry you didn't get to ask all your que...Kris, I'm sorry you didn't get to ask all your questions or see your gifts opened. I can relate to the feeling of not knowing if your gifts are appreciated. It feels 'yucky' So glad you will be coming home soon. Hope the food thing gets figured out on the airlines.<BR/>Joy,RRorphans4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118555068411725373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-24749520050640612292008-07-07T11:47:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:47:00.000-07:00Amanda is such a cutie! Her expressions are pricel...Amanda is such a cutie! Her expressions are priceless and I love that bath picture too!:)<BR/>I'm so excited that soon you will be on your way home!!<BR/>Amyamyl4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03808190509498537783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-69048442752752704422008-07-07T10:07:00.000-07:002008-07-07T10:07:00.000-07:00Kris, Oh what beautiful pictures.I cant wait for ...Kris, <BR/> Oh what beautiful pictures.I cant wait for the girls to get to meet in person. I hope someone will be taking pictures for you.Happy birthday to your son. You are going to have so much celebrating to do once you get home. You will have to have one big party once you get rested up. cant wait to have you back home. Take care and enjoy your last couple of days.<BR/>carol ncarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698353323921683289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-80583832848106059892008-07-07T09:16:00.000-07:002008-07-07T09:16:00.000-07:00Thanks Mindy, I can ask my husband to call them. I...Thanks Mindy, I can ask my husband to call them. I just keep forgetting to. I appreciate your help.Arizona mom to eighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875806984101641881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-49097565194138129802008-07-07T08:55:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:55:00.000-07:00If needed, I can call Delta's customer service and...If needed, I can call Delta's customer service and ask them directly. I don't mind telling them I will be traveling back from Estonia with a child on a very specific diet and what the limitations are concerning it (especially liquids and whatnot.) Not too hard since I'm in the states and it would be an 800 number call. Just let me know if that would help!Marlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382022168518664228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-2236099844002018572008-07-07T08:51:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:51:00.000-07:00Mindy, thank you for finding that for me, I had lo...Mindy, thank you for finding that for me, I had looked on the part about baby food and formula, I never saw this other part. Good to know, and hopefully they will be OK with her food. I guess I can bring bananas and mash them.<BR/><BR/>I wish I could do what Dolores suggested, but I have not seen anything like that here. I brought oatmeal with me, but she refuses to eat it.<BR/><BR/>Bethany, Estonia works a little differently than other countries, I knew we would take Amanda back to the apartment when we got here, but I am kicking myself for not asking more detaled questions.Arizona mom to eighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875806984101641881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-88309760949106231522008-07-07T08:13:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:13:00.000-07:00I still can't believe they just handed her over to...I still can't believe they just handed her over to you and said goodbye. That boggled my mind! Have you asked if you could return to the orphanage to talk with them before you leave? Is there any way to demand it? :)Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481397897364739480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-64475069318480702292008-07-07T08:12:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:12:00.000-07:00These are the best pics yet!!! I hope you figure t...These are the best pics yet!!! I hope you figure the food part out. I wonder if there is something that you could reconstitute with water on board the plane? They always have water one board. I don't know, you'd have to try it in advance to know if she'd eat it. <BR/>DoloresDoloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906380362815857135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-54673874673206733232008-07-07T07:50:00.000-07:002008-07-07T07:50:00.000-07:00Kris... I love the one of her with the water... sh...Kris... I love the one of her with the water... she is adorable... what a wonderful little girl you have!!!! <BR/>Hugs, Meloniemelonie thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174227506855745723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-71986633463489962792008-07-07T07:46:00.000-07:002008-07-07T07:46:00.000-07:00I haven't ever traveled Delta out of the country b...I haven't ever traveled Delta out of the country but I did find this bit on their web site. I'm not sure if it helps.<BR/><BR/>"Delta allows you to carry perishable items such as fresh or frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, bakery products, flowers, cut flowers, floral displays and vegetable plants in the aircraft cabin as part of your carry-on baggage allowance, provided no agricultural rules are violated for the destination country.<BR/><BR/>If the item does not meet size or weight restrictions for carry-on baggage, we will accept the item within your checked baggage allowance upon completion of a limited release form. However, Delta will not be liable for deterioration or spoilage of any perishable item contained in checked baggage, whether with or without the knowledge of Delta."<BR/><BR/>I would imagine that if you can carry fresh foods onboard, you could carry jarred foods as well.Marlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382022168518664228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843700476644280636.post-11230187198669780532008-07-07T07:25:00.000-07:002008-07-07T07:25:00.000-07:00Oh Kris those pics are just too cute. She is such ...Oh Kris those pics are just too cute. She is such a character and showing you just how adorable she can be.<BR/><BR/>You have such a sweety there...<BR/><BR/>Sorry you were not able to give the gifts and see the faces as well as have more interaction with the orphanage and kids.GoldenAngelsWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170330335953656756noreply@blogger.com