Yesterday morning I woke up exhausted after not getting home the night before until 9:30 p.m. The kids were worn out, too, so we decided to take the day off. I can't believe how much energy it takes just to get food, get to the internet cafe, and get to the orphanage and back every day. It involves 3 hours a day on public transportation, so that is a lot of it. I asked George to let Andrey know that we were not coming today. I am suprised how much I miss him if we don't go everyday- but it is such a good thing to feel more and more that he really is our son.
We met our friends- the Grace's- to try to help them get lunch and navigate the metro. Lily is so happy to spend time with another girl! It's also great to talk to another family who's going through this same journey and speaks English!! It was a great afternoon, and we actually made it back to our flat before dark. We just relaxed and watched a movie, then headed to bed.
So today we are feeling rested and ready to go. And it is such a special day for us. One of the orphanage graduates that we met 2 summers ago- Sonya- is having her sweet 16th birthday today! I mentioned her the other day on another post. God's timing is so perfect, as we are going to take her shopping and to dinner tonight. She is so excited about celebrating her birthday with us- she has never had a special birthday with family. We are so blessed to be her family today, and make this a day she will forever remember.
Hope you are all having a blessed day,
Paula and the kids
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Rested and ready to go!
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3 comments:
Dear Paula,
We are praying daily for you all - how difficult this has been for Ande, his mom, and all of you in the loss of his dad. Truly, you are living out being more than a conquerer in a very hard time. You make it sound like it's "no sweat" in your blog - maybe that's just b/c of the Ukrainian weather - we love you.
Ethel
Paula, You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I trust Ande will be joining you safe and sound in a day or so. I really can't imagine going through what Ande has experienced. I pray that everthing will continue to go smoothly on the adoption front.
Much love,
Suzette
Paula I am so glad that you are getting to have a birthday party for Sonya! You are so good to spend that time with her and let her be the princessa that she is for her sweet 16!
May God continue to bless your ministry and adoption!
The Smiths ~ Here and There :)
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