WOW! What a busy day started at 7 am and went to Zolochev to get papers from court, then to Dgergichev to get birth certificate for Peter and then to Kharkiv for Viktor's birth certificate then to about 5 different departments for other various things then on to Zolochev to pick up boys! As we arrived the boys were at the door
in their new outfits, they were so cute-no longer orphans, but American boys!!!!! I signed lots of papers and gave the Director chocolates and cookies and juice for the children and said farewell! It was emotional saying goodbye to the caregivers and some of them cried as they said goodbye to the boys, but everyone was also joyful!!
After we left orphanage we had to apply for passports and get passport photos and photos for Visa. Kharkiv is a big city of 1 1/2 million and the traffic was horrendous, but we were able, with God's help, to get it all achieved and all our paperwork went to Kiev on the 11pm train last night!! This will enable us to be able to go to Kiev possibly this weekend and have medical exams on Monday and American Embassy on Tuesday and fly out Wednesday. If not, hopefully flying home on Friday next week! Please pray that our passports will be done this Friday.
Back to yesterday, sorry for the jumbled entries but all the kids are up and trying to get this done. We capped off the night at McDonalds at about 8pm. They were so excited to have Happy Meals, they have only been there once. Before we headed to our flat they played on the toys at McDonald's. I was so tired and had a splitting headache. Ukrainians don't stop for food so we went all day in about 90 degree temps with no water or food and no air conditioning. The boys were so hyper and into everything when we got here to our flat. They would not settle down. Finally after about 200 no's and very firm demeanor they got into bed but would not go to sleep until I got into bed with them. I hardly slept a wink, but they did!!
Anyway, happy to have that day over!! George will come tomorrow and tutor and today I am getting these kids out of here to go to the zoo!
Please pray for Peter's eye (infection) I got antibitics last night for him. Also we need prayer for expedition for passports and for me to parent these little ones in a way that pleases the Lord and will be affective for them and Us!!
Love in Christ,
Lana
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So amazing!! I can't believe this dream that we prayed about last year in bible study is coming true. God is good! What a wonderful life these boys will have in boys haven on Stemilt hill. If we would allow it Josiah would want to be adopted by the Carlsons too! This is such a good and beautiful thing!!
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Hang in there girl!! God will give you all that you need. We are so excited to watch this amazing experience unfold and can not wait to see ALL of you very soon.
ReplyDeleteLove to everyone,Des
Oh Lana - what a lot to take in for these precious boys (and for their mom!)!! They have no idea what an amazing mom God has blessed them with!! (not to mention an incredible dad and siblings as well)!! Praying for your strength, health and safety!! Can't wait to see you!
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Lana,
ReplyDeleteI agree, these boys have no idea what a wonderful mom, dad, and family they are getting! As I write this I thank God for how He has been with you every step of the way! I imagine you may be growing very weary--we will pray for continued strength, patience, wisdom to deal with all the children, health for all, AND for speed in the process! We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Marian for the Lamberts