Disclosure and closure

     Celia and I obtained the information we were waiting for about Kirril. The following is a summmary. Kirril was born in September 12, 2000, from a mother of 20 years of age and a father who was 27. He was born full term, had good APGAR scores, but was plagued with numerous respiratory infections. In 2005, he unfortunately ingested something toxic, that resulted in major liver toxicity and a type of selective cerebellar toxicity, that left him without the ability to walk in a controlled manner (ataxia).  After he recovered, he was sent to a childrens' rehab center, before eventually being transeferred to a preschool orphanage for a year, then came to the orphanage he is currently living in. His parents parenteral rights were terminated, presumably on the basis of neglect; only his father contested this legal action. His mother did not, apparently. However, no real effort was made on his mother's or father's part to bring him home. He was visited by his mother once officially, then another two times, but she did not meet with him the last two times. These were apparently unannaounced visits. He was visited also by his grandmother and an aunt, but again, no one appeared to want to or be able to take him home.  At this current moment in time, the whereabouts of his parents is not known. Contact is being made witht the aunt to be sure she is not going to contest the adoption. According to Ilia, he doesn't feel this will be an issue. He has no siblings to speak of.
His formal name is Kirril Bagdonov Georgiav. Bagdonov means "given by God".

     He has, in general, very good health. However, he obviously needs glasses. He occasionally used binoculars to watch the movie we took him to today. He has astigmatism as well, which explains why he rubs his eyes on occasion. He also has what sounds like a very mild case of mitral valve prolapse, which is a very common heart valve abnormality that does not pose a threat to his overall health. He runs like a gazelle!!!

    We have passed all our physicals, and have made numerous payments for services rendered. Everything has been done in an impeccably professional manner. I am learning Russian little by little. Kirril is being very patient.

     Kirril has embraced the concept of "Jr." He wants to be named David. We decided on David Kirril Huante, but will nickname him "Jr" for short. He is thrilled about his name. He is enormously independent, a self-learner and self-relaint, which is consistent with his previous homelife involving neglect. He has a very warm heart, and shows great promise academically, getting straight 5s in school. Tomorrow we are going bowling, and more pics to come. 

     Barbara: We are very sorry but we have not been able to see Danya. He is in the hospital for his last overall Health check up. (No, he has not found another animal or anything like that). We also have not had an opportunity to see the children at the orphanage. They seemed very busy with different activities. By the way, we are going to Kondapoga on Thursday and we are taking the presents with us so we hope to see all the childrens, including the "ghost" orphan. We will take pictures and video.

A mi familia en Mexico: Hola a todos. Russia es muy bonita y la comida increible. No han traido corriendo por todos lados pero tambien hemos pasado mucho tiempo con Kirril (ahora David Jr.). El ha visto los videos de Cancun y a empezado a  ver a sus primos. Si hubieran visto su cara cuando vio la playa. Besos a todos y los mantengo informados.

David and Celia