Yesterday we had to get Chris back to the orphanage after he was able to spend a week with us. For the first time, he was not visibly sad. He has become secure that we will not be trading him in or changing our minds in any way. If we could only get him back to our house! I will fly out with the kids on Wednesday and arrive back in B'ham Thursday @ 4:30 pm. Paula will have to stay and get the court decree (since they decided to stay closed until the 11th), birth certificate, visa, physical, passport. Please pray that all will go well and that she can return home with Chris on the 18th.
This morning we went to an English-speaking fellowship in Kiev. It was 10 degrees. We had coats and scarves on inside most of the time. We enjoyed meeting English-speaking people from Nigeria to China.
Our internet is out at the flat again, so we may not be able to respond as quickly as we would like. I am looking at a good possibility of moving Paula to another flat before we leave, so we will deal with internet then.
We miss you all. Thanks for the prayers! Don't let up, so much has to still happen.
Blessings,
Ande
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Almost There
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HI paula, Ande & Kids, It was nice talking to you on the phone this morning. We are glad & thankful that everything is going well and we can hardly wait to see all of you. We are praying for all of you and counting the days. It sure is lonesome around here since Tammy's bunch and Dan & Heather went home. Love & Prayers, Mom & Dad.
Ande and Paula,
I love reading your blog!! It is so entertaining! We miss you guys and are ready to see all of you. Please tell Katia, Lena and Sonya hello from us. I know you are sooo ready for your own house, bed, coffee, church, etc. Dasha can hardly wait to go and meet Dasha Grace at the airport tonight! We love you and are praying for all of you. love, Paula, Mike and kids
We are continuing to pray you home! So glad you had the time with Chris. Thanks for letting us all journey along on your blog. Love, Valerie, Randy and kids
Hey Ande,Paula,Anderson,Chris,Noah & Lilly! :)
We are so glad that you are sending out messages for all of us to read and we are really excited for your whole family about getting to come home soon! Thank you for the way that your whole family is doing mission work by loving on the orphan grads. and sharing Jesus with every one you meet! It is not long now and you will be back in Al. with all your family and friends. Hang in there just a little longer!
Love
The Smiths ~ Here and There ;)
Still praying as you finish up this week altogether, and as Paula stays in Ukraine. Love you!
Hey guys. Missing you already. We made it home last night. We are re-adjusting to the time zone. Can't wait to greet you and your new son at the airport. We are praying that you get wrapped up and all return home soon.
Hi Underwoods, so glad you are able to spend time with believers all over the world. We welcomed Dasha and the Graces home lastnight and ready to do the same for you all. Watching the LSU and Ohio State game. half time score...LSU 24 OSU 10. Hang in there. love , amy and family
Still praying!
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