A Very Special Hannukah Present

Posted on by Stephanie Karp

Just last night I looked at the pile of Hannukah gifts for my kids and thought, well, I guess it will be next December that a little boy will get to celebrate Hannukah for the first time. Twelve hours after that thought, my cell phone rang which changed the course of events. THIS Hannukah we will meet our little boy!! This means, I will have a special gift for him to open on the day we arrive and he will be the special present for us. There was no kidding around when I was told “Expect the Unexpected!” It’s off to re-pack my electronics, my clothing, my carry on snacks and purchase books on my new Kindle that just arrived today. I still have a few days left here and I am taking Eden to see her first Broadway show tomorrow (Shrek The Musical.) It’s time to give my parents back the clothing for the kids, organize the birthday parties and playdates, purchase my winter boots to prepare for a bitter Siberian-style winter, rearrange the holiday parties, brunches and plans we had in store for us this month. It’s time to get ready to meet our little boy later than we originally had planned and now sooner than we thought. But if I am to believe what I have slowly learned to trust this past year, then this is exactly the timing for the right little boy to enter our family and change our lives forever. See you on the other side everyone!! It’s finally our turn to make The Karp Family of 5 a reality!!

47 thoughts on “A Very Special Hannukah Present”

  4. Oh how wonderful. I'm so pleased for you. Isn't that the way, expect the unexpected.
    At least you are practiced at packing LOL.

  5. Oh how wonderful. I'm so pleased for you. Isn't that the way, expect the unexpected.
    At least you are practiced at packing LOL.

  6. Mazel tov on the best present a family of 4 could imagine 🙂

    I was able to spend Chanukah in Kaz 6 years ago adopting my oldest. It was awesome to take custody of her and drive by the Chabad lighting of the Chanukiah in the Pavlodar square. Chanukah shirt and cute bonnet and we had our first Chanukah ecard.

    Of course the actual adoption day was Christmas so this little Jewish princess gets a Christmas present every year too:-)

    Chag Sameach,
    Shanna mom to Tamar and Libby

  10. HOLY CRAP!!! YIPEE!!

    When do you leave?? Is it still Almaty?? What's the timeframe for everything – 2 or 3 trips? Are the girls staying home?

    I'm so excited!!
    Julie

  11. HOLY CRAP!!! YIPEE!!

    When do you leave?? Is it still Almaty?? What's the timeframe for everything – 2 or 3 trips? Are the girls staying home?

    I'm so excited!!
    Julie

  12. HOLY CRAP!!! YIPEE!!

    When do you leave?? Is it still Almaty?? What's the timeframe for everything – 2 or 3 trips? Are the girls staying home?

    I'm so excited!!
    Julie

  16. So happy for you. Not sure if you have the severe weight restrictions that we had in our flights but in trying to lighten our luggage I ONLY took warm winter boots to wear and regretted not taking atleast one more pair or regular shoes because my feet were HOT most of the time. Atleast for us most of our time was spent in the baby house, in the car, in restaurants, etc. so we really were never VERY cold. I never even needed a hat or scarf either. Good Luck and SAFE TRAVELS!!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear all about your special present!

  23. What a great holiday that you will always remember! I think that in Almaty you will be ok with the weather. I'm sorry the girls can't go, but you will all be fine and soon home with your big family.
    Please send (post) lots of pictures, and let me know if you got either of my apartments (I still and will forever claim them as my own)!
    McP

  24. What a great holiday that you will always remember! I think that in Almaty you will be ok with the weather. I'm sorry the girls can't go, but you will all be fine and soon home with your big family.
    Please send (post) lots of pictures, and let me know if you got either of my apartments (I still and will forever claim them as my own)!
    McP

  25. What a great holiday that you will always remember! I think that in Almaty you will be ok with the weather. I'm sorry the girls can't go, but you will all be fine and soon home with your big family.
    Please send (post) lots of pictures, and let me know if you got either of my apartments (I still and will forever claim them as my own)!
    McP

  43. We are so happy for you and cannot wait to hear about baby boy Karp, safe travels and maybe we will meet up on your second and our first trip, safe travels and take a deep breath here the real ride begins and it will be great

  44. We are so happy for you and cannot wait to hear about baby boy Karp, safe travels and maybe we will meet up on your second and our first trip, safe travels and take a deep breath here the real ride begins and it will be great

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