Just wanted to make contact with everyone to say that we arrived well and are now safely in Shymkent. As you might imagine given the unusually long silence, the path to Bobek has not been a clearly defined one. We are working through some things and hope to be able to come to you all soon with more information, though that still may be a day or more away. Know that we are thinking of you all and greatly appreciate all of your love and support. Take Care.
Love,
Tougy, Kjersten, and Steve
Join us on our journeys as we adopt our daughters from Kazakhstan.
Meet Aitugan
Aitugan Astana Elizabeth
Aitugan is pronounced "eye""two""gone" with mild emphasis on the first syllable. Aitugan is Kazakh for "born under a new moon" and was the name given to her by her birthmother. We have chosen to keep the name Aitugan as we love the name, the meaning and the connection that it will maintain to her country of birth. Our adoption of Aitugan was finalized the eleventh of December 2007 when we finally left the Hope Astana Baby House as a family of three.
Meet Nurai
Nurai Alia Anson
Nurai is pronounced Nur (sounds like were) and "eye". Nurai is Kazakh for "shining light of the moon". This is the name that was given to her by her birth mother. We love the sound of Nurai's name as well as the meaning so have decided to keep her birth name. Similarly to Aitugan, we like that her name will remain a tie and tribute to her birth country. Our adoption was finalized on the eighth of December 2009 and we plan to return to Maine as a family of FOUR on the sixteenth of January 2010.
About Us - Kjersten and Steve
We have been married now for eight years (as of July 2009) and in many ways the time seems to have flown by. As we discussed starting a family we had to decide whether to start with adoption or a biological child. We have both known for many years that we wanted to adopt and we finally decided that adoption made the most sense for the start of our human family. Our daughters join us and our two furry and very friendly rottweilers (Bokar and Daouda).
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17 comments:
Wowsers, wowsers, wowsers. Congrats on your arrival and we can't wait to hear more!
Joel and I send all of you big hugs. Nothing worthwhile is ever on a straight line, it seems. Our prayers are storming the heavens.
So glad you arrived safely! We are sending our good thoughts and sincerely hoping that it all works out beautifully for you and your future child. Big hugs!
I'm glad you arrived safely. We're thinking of you and wishing you the best.
Thinking of and praying for you all.
The pressures at this stage always seem so daunting and overwhelming - especially when combined with the complete time zone inversion. Take your time, take care - we wish you all the best during these moments.
glad you arrived safely, praying you will have clarity & everything works out.
Thank you for letting us know you arrived safely. I have been thinking of you all non-stop and checking the blog.
Wishing you nothing but peace and calmness to your baby.
Thinking of you...
we have all been praying for you guys andthinking of you NON STOP!
Much love!!
Oh my goodness, what a whirlind! I have been thinking of you giys constantly and sending you lots of love. I hope the matching process proceeds well and we can't wait to hear the news!
Thinking of you and sending love as your newest addition is making his/her way to you!
I was hoping the long silence was due to lack of internet access or exhaustion.
In our search for Sadie, it was almost a week in Kaz of ups and downs before we met Sadie and the world became right again.
I'm praying that the path becomes easier and clearer in your search for Bobek.
KJ, you know that Kazmamas are here for you both if you need us.
We are all thinking of you guys and sending love your way. I am glad your trip went well.
Wishing you the best.
LOVING YOU ALL
So glad you are safe. Whatever the issue you face I am certain that in the end you will make the best choice for your familiy. Sending good thoughts and virtual hugs your way.
Sending lots of positive karma and prayers your way. You're in our thoughts constantly.
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