We did some paperwork this afternoon. Names are picked and on the paperwork. We went to the mall to go ice skating. It is cheaper to skate before evening (21 vs 26). It is also half price to bowl before 6 (65 vs 120). They chose not bowl. We ate at the Fat House there. It is still not as good as the one in Kiev. The kids rode a small train in the mall. Free with purchase of things or food at the mall. We bought a map of the region. We did not find one of just Poltava. Linda will get us one tomorrow. It was farther to that "mall" than I remembered.
We have asked to take some of the older children we know to eat pizza. They said tomorrow was a good day to do take them. We look forward to spending time with the other children too. My kids want to spend time with them. We see them as they walk by. They say hello, but are always going somewhere. So it will be good to have time with them.
Some of the other children will arrive back on Wednesday, that is what we are told. It will be good to see them too.
We were looking at pictures of the children almost 2 years ago. How much they have grown! I was amazed. Some have grown a foot.
Masha and I walked back from the orphanage in the rain. Soaked pants, shoes and socks! We enjoyed the walk but the rain was a bit much.
I'm listening to my MP3 player. It has been a blessing today to have my Christian music and God's Word with me.
Blessings from God: smiles, hugs, kisses, music, laughter, friends, family and knowing my friends are praying.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Oldest one's birthday
Masha and I were tired this morning. They others went to the orph. We had a cup of tea and some quiet time. We waited to go to the store until they returned.
We cooked spaghetti for lunch. The birthday girl opened her presents. We sang happy birthday and ate cake and ice cream. They watched movies. We had a fairly quite day. This was the first day here that it was just us. We went back to the store and bought shrimp and potatoes. We made salad, fried potatoes and shrimp with crab sticks. Just what she wanted for dinner. We did have to go to the big grocery store to find shrimp. None of the smaller ones had them.
I know the boy ate at least 4 bannanas today. Yes, we bought more. The youngest ate at least 2, probably more. For the oldest we bought a big bag of apples. She carried them and the cake all the way back to the apt.
She said it was her first real birthday. She does not remember ever having a party. Between meals she came and hugged on me for awhile. I told Ricky to get me tissue. So, yeah, I cried a little. I had prayed we would make it for her birthday. I thanked God for the gift He had given to me to allow me to give her a special day.
She played on the tv with her High School Musical game.
The boy and little one were getting roudy. I sent Ricky out with them to play. They played soccer with some boys outside. All the boys came in muddy.
To those who come after us: I learned in spring the hottest part of the day is between 9-10:00 a.m. So that explains why yesterday I went out and assumed it would be nice all day. Instead after 10 it gets colder. Lesson learned. I learned even though there are sharp knives in the kitchen. I am thrilled I listened and packed (in checked luggage) a good peeling knife. I am glad I brought wash rags. One for our feet, before putting on shoes. One for a hot pad. I am glad I brought some towels. One for the kitchen for clean dishes.
I was glad to have a quiet day with just our family. Not what I had planned but what I think the birthday girl loved.
Some paperwork should be done tomorrow.
Hopefully meeting on Tue or Wed. Praying for court date soon.
We cooked spaghetti for lunch. The birthday girl opened her presents. We sang happy birthday and ate cake and ice cream. They watched movies. We had a fairly quite day. This was the first day here that it was just us. We went back to the store and bought shrimp and potatoes. We made salad, fried potatoes and shrimp with crab sticks. Just what she wanted for dinner. We did have to go to the big grocery store to find shrimp. None of the smaller ones had them.
I know the boy ate at least 4 bannanas today. Yes, we bought more. The youngest ate at least 2, probably more. For the oldest we bought a big bag of apples. She carried them and the cake all the way back to the apt.
She said it was her first real birthday. She does not remember ever having a party. Between meals she came and hugged on me for awhile. I told Ricky to get me tissue. So, yeah, I cried a little. I had prayed we would make it for her birthday. I thanked God for the gift He had given to me to allow me to give her a special day.
She played on the tv with her High School Musical game.
The boy and little one were getting roudy. I sent Ricky out with them to play. They played soccer with some boys outside. All the boys came in muddy.
To those who come after us: I learned in spring the hottest part of the day is between 9-10:00 a.m. So that explains why yesterday I went out and assumed it would be nice all day. Instead after 10 it gets colder. Lesson learned. I learned even though there are sharp knives in the kitchen. I am thrilled I listened and packed (in checked luggage) a good peeling knife. I am glad I brought wash rags. One for our feet, before putting on shoes. One for a hot pad. I am glad I brought some towels. One for the kitchen for clean dishes.
I was glad to have a quiet day with just our family. Not what I had planned but what I think the birthday girl loved.
Some paperwork should be done tomorrow.
Hopefully meeting on Tue or Wed. Praying for court date soon.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Our first Ukrainian dinner party
I finally slept a little late! Masha, Rachel and I headed to the "flea market". Ricky stayed here with the other 3 to do school. We met the Carter's and Linda for lunch. After lunch our group headed to the orphanage to see the 3 children. Ricky and the other children met us there.
We took them ice skating in the park. It is in a tent type structure. All said the ice was very bumpy. They had a good time. Little princessa was doing much better by the time we left.
We invited the Carter's group over for awhile. We stopped at the store and bought Verrinici. The Carter's boy was at the orphanage. Linda went to meet him. We called Sue. She and Zhenya were finished at the orphanage, so we invited them over.
So our first dinner party in Ukraine. 3 types of Verrrinici: potato, cabbage and meat. I boiled cabbage and we bought Ukrainian cookies. We had to eat in shifts, children first. I thought it was great we had enough plates for 9 kids. Masha washed the dishes. I dried them and fixed the adult plates. Dinner for 17! I have said hospitality is not my gift. I love that God works on us to change us and make us more like Him. So we had good "American" coffee and good conversation. After dinner Heather washed a few dishes, then Andrew a few and the Ricky finished them. I was glad. I am tired.
Vicki tells me I am getting old. My knees were aching today. I left this morning and it was warm. I was cold most of the day because I left my coat. We walk alot every day. I am not sure if it is the weather or why my knees are hurting.
We have been so busy since we arrived in Ukraine. There is no time for us to be sad. We are too busy. We thought we would have time to discuss names today. We did for 2 min. So we will decide tomorrow. The littlest was pleased with her name as I wrote it on her cup for her approval.
We plan to have a birthday party tomorrow for the oldest birthday.
We took them ice skating in the park. It is in a tent type structure. All said the ice was very bumpy. They had a good time. Little princessa was doing much better by the time we left.
We invited the Carter's group over for awhile. We stopped at the store and bought Verrinici. The Carter's boy was at the orphanage. Linda went to meet him. We called Sue. She and Zhenya were finished at the orphanage, so we invited them over.
So our first dinner party in Ukraine. 3 types of Verrrinici: potato, cabbage and meat. I boiled cabbage and we bought Ukrainian cookies. We had to eat in shifts, children first. I thought it was great we had enough plates for 9 kids. Masha washed the dishes. I dried them and fixed the adult plates. Dinner for 17! I have said hospitality is not my gift. I love that God works on us to change us and make us more like Him. So we had good "American" coffee and good conversation. After dinner Heather washed a few dishes, then Andrew a few and the Ricky finished them. I was glad. I am tired.
Vicki tells me I am getting old. My knees were aching today. I left this morning and it was warm. I was cold most of the day because I left my coat. We walk alot every day. I am not sure if it is the weather or why my knees are hurting.
We have been so busy since we arrived in Ukraine. There is no time for us to be sad. We are too busy. We thought we would have time to discuss names today. We did for 2 min. So we will decide tomorrow. The littlest was pleased with her name as I wrote it on her cup for her approval.
We plan to have a birthday party tomorrow for the oldest birthday.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Our first company
We went to the meeting this morning. All went well.
We visited with the children.
The Carter's meeting went well. They have a court date.
We invited them over to visit. We had Cappuccino and cake. They liked our place! They were inpressed with the heated tiles in the kitchen and bathroom floor. It is really a nice place. We talked for hours. Kelly had to get out of their apt. New surrondings were good for them.
Vicki will go shopping with us in the morning.
Sunday we will try to go to church and ice skating.
It was warmer outside. We walked to the orphanage today. It takes a little over 20 min. Most of the walk is uphill.
So another good day in Ukraine.
Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
We visited with the children.
The Carter's meeting went well. They have a court date.
We invited them over to visit. We had Cappuccino and cake. They liked our place! They were inpressed with the heated tiles in the kitchen and bathroom floor. It is really a nice place. We talked for hours. Kelly had to get out of their apt. New surrondings were good for them.
Vicki will go shopping with us in the morning.
Sunday we will try to go to church and ice skating.
It was warmer outside. We walked to the orphanage today. It takes a little over 20 min. Most of the walk is uphill.
So another good day in Ukraine.
Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Notary
We met with the notary this morning. Our documents will go to the SDA. We hear we will have nothing to do until Tuesday/ Wednesday. Hoping for Tuesday.
We will be able to spend time with the children after school.
Thankfully it has warmed up a little today. We will be walking to the orphanage, after school to see the children.
We will be able to spend time with the children after school.
Thankfully it has warmed up a little today. We will be walking to the orphanage, after school to see the children.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sit and wait
We spent most of the day sitting and waiting. We did meet with some official people. We will have a meeting in the morning at 9. Vicki and Kelly have a meeting at 1.
We know that there is a push for Ukrainian people to adopt. This is slowing down the progress.
We trust in God for His perfect timing.
We know that there is a push for Ukrainian people to adopt. This is slowing down the progress.
We trust in God for His perfect timing.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Formal meeting with children
We did not sleep much last night. The power came back on about 11:00 or so and all the lights came on. Rachel, Andrew, Ricky and I all got up to turn them off. We had a glass of milk and back to bed. Around 12:00 we finally slept.
We woke up at 5:00 to leave for the region. Ricky went with Rachel and Sasha and beat us there. They went to the inspector's office to deliver the paperwork. They tried to see the children at the orphanage. They were told no by the director, until they had the inspector there for the formal meeting.
We arrived at the orphanage, after the 5 hour drive, to hear we could not see the children. We left and went to each lunch. Kelly, Vicki and Linda met us at the pizza place and we talked for awhile.
Ricky, Sasha and I went back to the inspector's office. We were told to return at 4. We went to look at an apt. The inside was new, with 2 br and a sofa sleeper. We took it. The ones others told us about were more expensive. It is snowing again. So it is not in walking distance. It is in a part of the city we had not been before.
Back to the inspector's office. Ricky's 3rd time today. We listened to her explain how things would go and what she would say. It was the standard rights of the children.
She went with us to the orphanage. We saw 2, then one went to get the other. We listened as the inspector talked to the children.
We were given some time to spend with the children at the orphanage.
We went for pizza with our American friends. Picked up a few groceries and now off to bed. We are exhausted.
Phil 4:13
We woke up at 5:00 to leave for the region. Ricky went with Rachel and Sasha and beat us there. They went to the inspector's office to deliver the paperwork. They tried to see the children at the orphanage. They were told no by the director, until they had the inspector there for the formal meeting.
We arrived at the orphanage, after the 5 hour drive, to hear we could not see the children. We left and went to each lunch. Kelly, Vicki and Linda met us at the pizza place and we talked for awhile.
Ricky, Sasha and I went back to the inspector's office. We were told to return at 4. We went to look at an apt. The inside was new, with 2 br and a sofa sleeper. We took it. The ones others told us about were more expensive. It is snowing again. So it is not in walking distance. It is in a part of the city we had not been before.
Back to the inspector's office. Ricky's 3rd time today. We listened to her explain how things would go and what she would say. It was the standard rights of the children.
She went with us to the orphanage. We saw 2, then one went to get the other. We listened as the inspector talked to the children.
We were given some time to spend with the children at the orphanage.
We went for pizza with our American friends. Picked up a few groceries and now off to bed. We are exhausted.
Phil 4:13
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
We have the referral
It is 9:00 o'clock here. We are heading to bed. We have no power in the apartment. We leave at 6a.m. to head to the region.
Ricky and I with Masha went to pick up the papers. We went to the same office building. This time down 3 stairs. Waited in the hall. Then, after the others before us went in, we went in the room. A lady sat behind a desk. Masha told our names. We showed our passports. We were handed our paperwork and thanked the lady and left. Short visit again.
So then I bought the missing t-shirt and we headed to the car.
Masha and Vitalik had picked us up around noon. They took us to the history museum at "Metal Mama". Andrew enjoyed climbing on tanks, helecoptors and statues outside from WWII and Afganastan. Inside was history museum. The most disturbing thing we saw was a pair of gloves made of human skin. There was also soap made from human fat. Heart wrenching muesum.
We ate pizza across from the Fat House. We had a taxi and Vitalik's car in the morning. Slovic met us at the pizza place. He drove us the rest of the day. That was awesome because it began to hail, sleet and later snow.
Next another museum. This one about Chernobyl. We learned things like; other countries knew how bad it was before the people in the region knew. None of the workers that helped clean up had sufficient protection on. Most of them probably died. Masha's father was to drive that day to pick up people to take them out of the area. His car broke down and he was unable to drive that day. All those he knew that drove that day are dead. They took many trips to pick up thousands of people. After the explosion there was a pig born with 4 front legs. It had 2 back legs, each with 2 feet. Ok, enough sadness.
They went to the Finicular (incline). Then we went to see the statue of the founding fathers. We saw Kiev by night in the car. Very beautiful!
We invited the 3 of them in for cake and tea.
Time for Masha to go pack and the kids to go to bed!
More progress. More sightseeing. More time with friends!
Ricky and I with Masha went to pick up the papers. We went to the same office building. This time down 3 stairs. Waited in the hall. Then, after the others before us went in, we went in the room. A lady sat behind a desk. Masha told our names. We showed our passports. We were handed our paperwork and thanked the lady and left. Short visit again.
So then I bought the missing t-shirt and we headed to the car.
Masha and Vitalik had picked us up around noon. They took us to the history museum at "Metal Mama". Andrew enjoyed climbing on tanks, helecoptors and statues outside from WWII and Afganastan. Inside was history museum. The most disturbing thing we saw was a pair of gloves made of human skin. There was also soap made from human fat. Heart wrenching muesum.
We ate pizza across from the Fat House. We had a taxi and Vitalik's car in the morning. Slovic met us at the pizza place. He drove us the rest of the day. That was awesome because it began to hail, sleet and later snow.
Next another museum. This one about Chernobyl. We learned things like; other countries knew how bad it was before the people in the region knew. None of the workers that helped clean up had sufficient protection on. Most of them probably died. Masha's father was to drive that day to pick up people to take them out of the area. His car broke down and he was unable to drive that day. All those he knew that drove that day are dead. They took many trips to pick up thousands of people. After the explosion there was a pig born with 4 front legs. It had 2 back legs, each with 2 feet. Ok, enough sadness.
They went to the Finicular (incline). Then we went to see the statue of the founding fathers. We saw Kiev by night in the car. Very beautiful!
We invited the 3 of them in for cake and tea.
Time for Masha to go pack and the kids to go to bed!
More progress. More sightseeing. More time with friends!
Friends bearing gifts
We had a great night last night. We ate sandwiches in the room with ham potato chips. We rested from the cold, wet, rainey, snowy day. We had walked for hours again in Kiev. We went to see St Michaels. Yes, we ventured out without and interpreter. We were fine. We ate at the Fat House again. It is cafeteria style. So we just point. This way the children get to try several foods and decide what they like. We went to a grocery store to pick up a few items. Meat and cheese is deli style. When they asked how much I put my fingers at the appropriate distance to show and inch. She laughed and cut our meat and cheese.
We walked quickly on the way back to the room. The snow/ rain was coming down pretty hard. We all drank something hot when we made it back to the apt.
Masha and Vitalik came over to visit us in the evening. They brought gifts to all of us. They did too much. Masha brought me a scarf from Jeresulem. We are very honored to have such good, kind and loving friends here. We showed each other pictures and talked until bedtime.
Today we will sight see again. Masha and Vitalik will come by to take us to a muesum and the incline (Finnicular). We will go pick up our referral later.
We walked quickly on the way back to the room. The snow/ rain was coming down pretty hard. We all drank something hot when we made it back to the apt.
Masha and Vitalik came over to visit us in the evening. They brought gifts to all of us. They did too much. Masha brought me a scarf from Jeresulem. We are very honored to have such good, kind and loving friends here. We showed each other pictures and talked until bedtime.
Today we will sight see again. Masha and Vitalik will come by to take us to a muesum and the incline (Finnicular). We will go pick up our referral later.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Appointment
We had our appointment this morning. We were told we would be given our referral tomorrow evening at 5:00. Wednesday morning we will go to Poltava. The meeting took about 10 minutes. Passports required. The kids stayed at the apartment and slept. We were there a few minutes early and I did a quick shop on the street market.
When we came back to the room, the kids were watching a movie in the DVD player. It is a nice thing to have in a foriegn country where they do not understand the tv.
So for today we will probably go looking in the malls and muesums in Kiev. It is bitterly cold and snowing.
I was unable to sleep last night. I spent hours praying. I went to the bathroom to read the Bible. It was after 2:00a.m when I finally fell asleep. It was hard to get up this morning.
One more step completed, thanks be to God.
When we came back to the room, the kids were watching a movie in the DVD player. It is a nice thing to have in a foriegn country where they do not understand the tv.
So for today we will probably go looking in the malls and muesums in Kiev. It is bitterly cold and snowing.
I was unable to sleep last night. I spent hours praying. I went to the bathroom to read the Bible. It was after 2:00a.m when I finally fell asleep. It was hard to get up this morning.
One more step completed, thanks be to God.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday Church
We went to church with my friend Masha and her family today. Her husband and brother picked us up this morning to drive us to the church. It was wonderful to be in the house of the Lord today. Ricky and I recognized 3 of the songs. There was and American, Jeff there, he translated for us. He preached some and Masha translated.
They had a members meeting, after church, and we went to sit and wait. Most of us fell asleep waiting. We are not quite over the jet lag. (I was a little embarrased that I fell asleep.)
Masha's mother and family prepared lunch for us. A wonderful Ukrainian meal, including Borsh. There was great fellowship with her family and her husband's family. We talked all afternoon, had tea and fruit and returned back to the apartment around 9:00.
It was a great day. It was good for my children to be with Christian families in Ukraine.
We did have snow this morning. It all melted. About 2 in the afternoon it began snowing again. The children enjoyed going and making a snowman and having snowball fights.
We will go to our appointment in the morning. Ok, that is 2:30a.m. for U.S. We are 8 hours ahead.
They had a members meeting, after church, and we went to sit and wait. Most of us fell asleep waiting. We are not quite over the jet lag. (I was a little embarrased that I fell asleep.)
Masha's mother and family prepared lunch for us. A wonderful Ukrainian meal, including Borsh. There was great fellowship with her family and her husband's family. We talked all afternoon, had tea and fruit and returned back to the apartment around 9:00.
It was a great day. It was good for my children to be with Christian families in Ukraine.
We did have snow this morning. It all melted. About 2 in the afternoon it began snowing again. The children enjoyed going and making a snowman and having snowball fights.
We will go to our appointment in the morning. Ok, that is 2:30a.m. for U.S. We are 8 hours ahead.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
In KIEV!
A 7 hour layover in MS. Then 2 hours in Holland, ok that one was good. 3 planes and we are here. We did have a few adventures along the way. I thought it was great to have a layover in Holland. I wish the 7 hours was there.
Sasha, our facilitator and Masha, our friend met us at the airport. We are in a 2 bedroom apartment with kitchen, bath and living room. All is good. Last night Ricky and the kids and Sasha went to get a few groceries. Masha and I spent time catching up. Her husband Vitalik and his brother Slovic came by to visit us after dinner.
This morning Masha and her friend, Sasha came to take us to see Kiev. We walked for about 6 hours today. We were sitting for meals only. We went to see the Nipro River, Some of the many statutues and the monastary. We went shopping by St. Andrews church. We ate lunch at the Fat House and dinner at McDonalds. We are all exhausted again.
We look forward to our appointment Monday. Thank you for your prayers. God is good. We all feel safe. Yes, we are aware of the circumstances here. Many are without jobs. Many begging on the streets.
A note to those coming. American money is hard to get. We paid several at the steet market with dollars. Yes, we ran out of grievnas. We did not bring many ones or fives. I wish we had brought more. Getting in late we have not exchanged much money. We will do that tomorrow.
We look forward to going to church with Masha and family tomorrow.
Again thanks for the prayers, please keep them up.
I Corinthians 12:18 ..God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.
I love feeling like of a part of the body doing what God wants me to be doing.
Sasha, our facilitator and Masha, our friend met us at the airport. We are in a 2 bedroom apartment with kitchen, bath and living room. All is good. Last night Ricky and the kids and Sasha went to get a few groceries. Masha and I spent time catching up. Her husband Vitalik and his brother Slovic came by to visit us after dinner.
This morning Masha and her friend, Sasha came to take us to see Kiev. We walked for about 6 hours today. We were sitting for meals only. We went to see the Nipro River, Some of the many statutues and the monastary. We went shopping by St. Andrews church. We ate lunch at the Fat House and dinner at McDonalds. We are all exhausted again.
We look forward to our appointment Monday. Thank you for your prayers. God is good. We all feel safe. Yes, we are aware of the circumstances here. Many are without jobs. Many begging on the streets.
A note to those coming. American money is hard to get. We paid several at the steet market with dollars. Yes, we ran out of grievnas. We did not bring many ones or fives. I wish we had brought more. Getting in late we have not exchanged much money. We will do that tomorrow.
We look forward to going to church with Masha and family tomorrow.
Again thanks for the prayers, please keep them up.
I Corinthians 12:18 ..God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.
I love feeling like of a part of the body doing what God wants me to be doing.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Feeling the prayers
We have our plane tickets! We were able to use our flyer miles to buy all 6 of our tickets. Tickets were going to be a huge expense. We were able to get all 6 tickets for less than the price of one, using our flyer miles.
The Yard Sale at Living Word on Sweeny Hollow Road has been rescheduled for March 21st from 8-12. Thank you so much for the help and support!
Wednesday was such a awesome day at Community Bible Study. My co-teachers and childrens class made a prayer book for our trip. They prayed for our trip. I loved it. I felt the prayers. Rachel's class also prayed for her. It was uplifting and encouraging. What a blessing. What an awesome group of friends!
We still do not know where we will be staying in Poltava. We are praying for an apartment on a monthly basis, not nightly. We are praying where we stay will be walking distance to the orphanage. I know God will provide for us.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
The Yard Sale at Living Word on Sweeny Hollow Road has been rescheduled for March 21st from 8-12. Thank you so much for the help and support!
Wednesday was such a awesome day at Community Bible Study. My co-teachers and childrens class made a prayer book for our trip. They prayed for our trip. I loved it. I felt the prayers. Rachel's class also prayed for her. It was uplifting and encouraging. What a blessing. What an awesome group of friends!
We still do not know where we will be staying in Poltava. We are praying for an apartment on a monthly basis, not nightly. We are praying where we stay will be walking distance to the orphanage. I know God will provide for us.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 23 Appointment Date
Wow! March 23rd is our appointment date. We were thinking at the earliest the end of March. We have 2 weeks to pack. We leave the 19th and arrive the 20th.
I have been so excited today. At times it is hard to breathe. I think of all the things we need to do. Then I realize nothing matters but getting them here. They don't care if the house is messy. They care that they have a home.
Our 4 children here are excited. We plan on taking all 4 of them with us. I did not want to leave them for .... 6 weeks?
Our home will have 7 children. 7 blessings.
Our fundraiser on Sunday was snowed out. We did have a dinner, Monday night, for the adoption. Thank you to everyone that joined us. At this point I think the yard sale is canceled. We will be running hard to get things together and ready for the trip. The list is long and our time here is short. We will have to pack for winter and summer weather.
Psalm 77:1 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and He gave ear unto me.
Psalm 34:3-4 O magnify the Lord with me and let us exhalt His name together. I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Thank you for praying.
I have been so excited today. At times it is hard to breathe. I think of all the things we need to do. Then I realize nothing matters but getting them here. They don't care if the house is messy. They care that they have a home.
Our 4 children here are excited. We plan on taking all 4 of them with us. I did not want to leave them for .... 6 weeks?
Our home will have 7 children. 7 blessings.
Our fundraiser on Sunday was snowed out. We did have a dinner, Monday night, for the adoption. Thank you to everyone that joined us. At this point I think the yard sale is canceled. We will be running hard to get things together and ready for the trip. The list is long and our time here is short. We will have to pack for winter and summer weather.
Psalm 77:1 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and He gave ear unto me.
Psalm 34:3-4 O magnify the Lord with me and let us exhalt His name together. I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Thank you for praying.
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