Oksana came to pick us up today at about 12:30. She had just gotten back from getting an official form for Kolia corrected. She said that it went well. Regarding the separation from the twin brothers, she did mention that we should go with her to their orphanage to see what they are going to require for the separation. So Monday morning we will be heading there.
We spent all afternoon with the children and we did not leave the orphanage till about 7:30 pm. Lunch time at the orphanage is at 2 pm. Since all the kids and staff were heading up there, I asked if we could join them at the infamous "canteen". So we went up and join the kids for lunch. We tried their soup and mash potatoes, but neither Leticia nor I were game for the fish. They also had a drink that was made from dried apples and another fruit with sugar added. Way too sweet to for my pallet.
We spent most of our time talking, looking at pictures and just being together. We made our way to a nearby store and bought some junk food and water with the kids. We are starting to learn the different characteristics of our kids. All four are very different. We even had a bit of drama today as one of our girls did not get her wish and pouted a bit. It did not last long, but we can see that she will be on the sensitive side. I am glad that our 14 year old biological son Vincent is laid back and adaptable because he will have to adjust to four very unique kids. It will be interesting. But then that is what makes life fun.
Tomorrow Vika has volunteered to take us to the market. We will be going by taxi and coming back by bus. She will try to show us how to get around by public transportation. We need some items from the market and we need to get our 9 year old Kolia some tennis shoes. The shoes he is wearing are in very bad shape.
Today our friends Michelle and Mike Mullins left to come to Ukraine to start their adoption. We hope to run into them in Kiev for our SDA appointments. The Mullins live just 3 houses down from us. It is ironic that we both started down this road in the summer of 2009.
Prayer request: 1) that we find favor in the heart of the authorities when we visit with them about the separation of the siblings from their twin brothers, 2) continued wisdom in developing bonds with our kids, 3) for safe travel for the Mullins and that all goes smoothly for them.
If you are willing and obedient you will eat the best from the land, Isaiah 1:19a
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