Delay

We have hit a snag. We will be delayed. Now our target date to fly home is Jan 10.  There is an issue with his new name on the international passport. Normally this would only add a day or two, but of course it is the holiday season. Orthodox Christmas is Jan 7. In Ukraine, all government offices close from Jan 1-7.  So, they can't finish processing the passport until Jan 8. I am not angry, just sad. I need to get Sasha out of Ukraine. My other kids at home need me. And of course I want to go home.

Anya (and Den?  I'm not sure) will come to Kiev tomorrow. She will accompany us to Lviv.  We'll stay for a few days, just because we can. It will be a nice way to burn some time.

Victor took us to the Lavra today. I visited with the boys last year when it was about -10.  I like it a lot better in 35 degree weather.  At least the weather has been on my side this time.