We spend most of our time at the flat. Our Nintendo DS systems will not charge here (yes, we have a converter, they just don't charge), my Kindle is messed up from the trip and not working properly, and until yesterday we had no TV. We've played a lot of Uno and other card games. And read, but we'll be out of material soon. We try to get out at least once a day to get some exercise and fresh air.
Current routine is to get up and have breakfast and get schoolwork done before lunchtime. After lunch get out and get active, do errands, etc. The sun rises here about 7:30am and sets about 4:30pm. We shop for groceries every other day. We don't want to have too much on hand AND we have to carry it all about 1/2 mile from the store to the flat (uphill, too). Our washing machine takes about an hour and a half to run a load, and then we have to hang everything to dry.
If I seem a bit out of sorts, I am just frustrated right now. Bureaucracy is no fun no matter where you are. And Zhenia has a much different idea of communication and preparation than we have. For example, our exercise today was to walk over to SDA by ourselves to sign something (I know not what) that is supposed to get us our appointment. We got a call, put on our shoes and coats, and left immediately. That's how we do things. Everything at the last minute. At this rate, we may not know when our appointment is until he is standing at our door to escort us back to SDA. Catty, I know. But I'm frustrated!
You are on my mind a lot everyday. I can't imagine the frustration you must feel at this time, I am praying for all of you as you are so far from home. The prize at the end of the journey will be worth it all. Emma & Viv will have lots of stories to tell about their time in the Ukraine. Keep the faith. Breath.
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