I was less smug while Celeste sat on my lap watching the parade on television. President Putin sent military planes up and seeded the clouds... Read More →
Chapter 18 A Promise Fulfilled Amy handed me the large bouquet to hold while she climbed back into the car. She had insisted we stop on our way... Read More →
Bill’s voice was chipper as ever despite having just completed an equivalent trip to Amy’s and mine. I called him in his room just after checking... Read More →
The children were in the playroom sitting on the floor and singing a song while doing hand gestures. I was numb. Katya rushed to us for hugs and... Read More →
“Five hundred.” “How can I help you if you don’t tell me the truth?” Tatiana looked helplessly at Stass. “Six hundred.” “Dr. Tatiana, you are a... Read More →
It would be bad if we didn’t visit Kirrill at least twice, Stass had explained. Russian adoption courts worshipped the number two like Christians... Read More →
It’s like how black and wet make purple. You don’t have to know why it happens. It’s a fact. It doesn’t matter if you can explain it, or if... Read More →