Day 7: A Change in Routine

We didn't visit today.  I think both Brent and I were glad.  We all needed a small break and change in the routine for a day.  We did go to the orphanage but spent the time convincing the director to sign off on our paperwork.  We sat for two hours while the director postulated about every possible what if, from stubbed toenails to alien invasion and what Charlie is supposed to do if he's left by himself in each of those situations.  When we finally told him, well, it's survival of the fittest, he picked up his little pen and signed whatever we asked him to.

I'm kidding.  But only about mouthing off to the director.  Our facilitator told us on the car ride to file our paperwork that the director really was worried about every possible scenario.  Don't get me wrong.  I'm glad he was worried and not just eager to pass this kid off to whoever walked through the guard gate but is the zombie apocalypse really a valid concern here???

We went into the city to file our paperwork and got back to the apartment late this afternoon.  We'll go visit tomorrow; our goal is to somehow make sure that Charlie knows we are coming back for him.  Then we'll pack it up, take an evening train back to Ki3v and fly home!!!  All that will be left to do is wait for a court date.  Here's hoping for speedy processing...