Plan B
We had originally intended to fly my Dad over to take Bob’s place. He graciously and willingly agreed to do so. Even began the process of filing for a Tourist Visa, and looking into flight arrangements. But after giving it more thought, we’ve moved on to another plan. Plan C, if you will; I am going to stay behind with Hayden and Bob/Spencer will fly home. I guess we’re just not intended to take the full trip together, either time we’ve tried.
Spencer has been a trooper throughout this trip. But it’s time to get him home and back to a routine and familiar sights/activities. It’s been hard to manage him and Hayden at the same time, under these particular circumstances. So we thought it best for him, to get him home and at the same time for Bob to get back to work.
Bob/Spencer will be leaving Karaganda on Sunday morning 6/18, flying to Almaty. On Monday 6/19 they will leave Almaty and fly home to SFO. I have been debating over whether to stay in this apartment or to move over to the hotel where most of the other American families are staying. Annie, one of our new friends is a single mom and is already at the hotel now with her daughter Lilly (who’s turning 1 yr this Thursday). They will be flying out on the same date as me/Hayden and are flying on KLM as well.
But it is hard to imagine staying within the confines of the Hotel. This particular Hotel is out in the “boonies” and not in a very good neighborhood, with nothing around it. No shops, no grocery store, nothing. So you are literally confined to the Hotel and its’ grounds. The apartment on the other hand, let’s me come and go, but would have no adult “companionship” for me. For an introvert like me, that’s not necessarily such a bad thing. But I am without any books whatsoever. Have read them all now, even all of the leftover books that I thought I wouldn’t want to read, but there is still the Tom Clancey Bob just finished. But it definitely is not my genre.
So it’s a hard choice to make, still some time left to decide. I flip flop by the hour. Either way, it will be hardest to say goodbye to Bob/Spencer for the 18 days we’ll be apart. Hoping all will go well for us during that time.
Attaching a photo of Bob/Hayden/Spencer with the Chicken Lady. Photo of us with Ludmilla owner of the Assortie. Lastly here’s a photo of what our days now look like in the apartment, Spencer has become a permanent fixture in front of the “boob tube”.
posted by bob and gina | 6:53 AM
2 Comments:
Hey GeeBees. When did you become an introvert!!! I don't think you have been receiving my e-mails so I'll have to get all mushy "in public". We are sorry to hear about the judges decision and feel for you regarding the tough choices you now face. But, you have always picked "right" in the past so I know this WILL work out all right now. You have always been such a rock in our family and I admire your strength (always have). When Bob mentioned your nerves of steel I had to laugh because I've seen them and could picture you walking into that court room prepared for battle should anyone question your fitness to adopt Hayden.
I know it will be hard to part with Spencer and Bob. Hang in there. I know mom will be thrilled to see Spencer. She has been telling me how much she misses him.
Good luck in the hotel, and remember, this too shall pass.
Love you!!!!!
It might be helpful to have other English speakers nearby to assist, should you need it. Not that you will, but that might be worth the inconvenience of the hotel. Also, wondering if you could get a ride to your old neighborhood to hang out during the day? Either way I know you will persevere. Thanks for all the great photos! Looking forward to seeing Bob & Spencer soon, then meeting you & Hayden :)
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