Hello From Russia

I really wanted to blog about my trip to Russia 

but have had limited internet access and

have been extremely busy. 

So for now, 

basically all you will get is 

Hello From Russia. 

I have come to speak with journalist and reporters

to see if we can find a family to adopt Natasha. 

I have had so many positive experiences with the Russian Citizens

while I have been here. 

And

I took my first subway/metro ride today

with no Russian speakers to accompany me.

Just look at this map and be impressed that I made it to 

my destination and back. 

Especially considering I have never rode a subway before

not even in English. 

Nevermind I cannot get pictures to upload to my blog from my iPad. 

See this is why I have not wanted to blog from here. 

So I will have to wait until I get home to tell you all about my adventures in Russia. 

Of course I will be sharing all articles written about me here too. 

I have to say it has been very emotional for me to be in Russia and 

not to see Natasha. 

That would not be fair to her as she would wonder why I cannot take her home

so I did not even ask the orphanage if they would let me come. 

Plus I have heard it is illegal to visit her and I would 

not want to every get her orphanage in trouble. 

I was able to visit Downside Up today and plan on coming home and 

helping to raise funds for their organization 

so that more biological families have the opportunity 

to keep their children with Down syndrome. 

I will never be sorry for taking this trip. 

I have done my best to bring awareness that there are many 

children with disabilities caught in the ban 

and to help the concerned Russian citizens 

bring awareness to the needs of the children stuck in the orphanages. 

So stay tuned.......