November 3, 2006
The days are getting colder as we walk to and from the orphanage. Once again, we retrieved the boys and brought them back to the hotel for the day. When I was going over English words with them I had to lie between them on the bed because they would not quit wrestling and teasing each other! They also love to TRY to teach me Russian words as I am teaching them English. They say the word, I try to repeat the word. They fall out laughing! They repeat it slowly syllable by syllable, I repeat it again slowly syllable by syllable. Now, they are howling!! The picture is of Olas with the boys on our walk back from the orphanage. He really loves them and told us that they are such good boys he would have adopted them if we wouldn’t have!
The birth certificate issue is still an ISSUE that Olas continues to work on. He has called Moldova two days in a row and keeps getting the run around and told to call back tomorrow. He will call back once again on Monday. It continues to be a concern and a prayer request as we stand in faith and trust God.
As we walk through the orphanage each day we occasionally run into the toddlers. There are about 68 of them and they are in a section of the orphanage on the first floor. They are so adorable – they walk up to you and smile and grab your hand and call you mama and papa. Here is a picture of their lunchroom as they were setting it up.
When we shop for bananas and oranges for the kids, we found this indoor market not far from the hotel. They set up tables in the aisles and sell tea, candy, nuts, and all manner of commodities. On the far side they sell fish – we stay away from there because it smells a little rank. Here is a picture of Kathie’s favorite section!!
5 comments:
Hi Kathie & Dave!! I am so glad that you keep us posted on what's going on over there! It feels like forever since you've been over there! You may even have a Ukrainian accent when you come home. We miss you! I'll continue to pray for Elliott's birth certificate to come through & for God to stop the "run around". Love you guys. I think about you & pray often! Love, Janie
Today id November 6th, and We just wanted to send a big Happy birthday to Elliott!!!
Luv, Sherri and Ty
You can write us @ Tylogan59@yahoo.com
Dave and Kathie,
Just a note to say we miss you but we are really excited about your adventures in the Ukraine and are looking forward to your bringing Nick and Elliot back to the 'burg. SMART misses you, too. I don't know if you have read the newsletter but we put your blog site in there. We are praying for all of you, and praying for success with the birth certificate for Elliott.
God Bless,
The Hansens
Hi Dave and Kathie,
Sorry we haven't been in touch lately (we had to move into a hotel while work was underway on the house), but please know you have remained in our thoughts and prayers. it was so exciting to fianlly have a chance to read your blog and to catch up on all of your good news and to see the wonderful pictures. We are so happy for your family! We are praying with you about Elliot's birth certificate. Love to all! the Doucettes
Dear Dave and Kathie, We continue to pray for you and the boys. Happy birthday to Elliott! Love, Terri and Stan
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