It's 11:30pm and Dasha is sleeping here in the hotel room - one last time before we have to leave her! Dima stayed last night, and as you could tell, we had a great time. We are so grateful that his orphanage allowed it. Today we walked to a cafe for breakfast, went and took care of more paperwork (twice as much PW for 2 kids), then toured part of the Hermitage, ate fantastic food at a Georgian restaurant, met with some of their relatives (a grandmother, step-grandmother, and 2nd cousins), said good-bye to Dima for now, and brought Dasha back here for one more night.
We don't have time for details now before our internet runs out and we need sleep, but a couple significant things...first, we had great bonding time with both kids today. Again, no details right now, but it was a perfect last full day in terms of that, as there were some breakthroughs. Then, the meeting with the relatives went really well. No one knew what to expect there, since the meeting was initiated by them, but it was really great. God's spirit was felt there. Tomorrow, saying good-bye will be very difficult. We will try to make it special with a couple parting gifts and the clear message that we will be back.
And tomorrow night we look forward to spending time with my precious friend Amy in Paris!!!
Ok, we'll try to upload a couple pictures and fill in details later. Thank you for your continued support and for the special comments you have made all week - we always look forward to them!
Bob and I have really been learning to choose trust and love over fear. To God be the glory for that.
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I'm going to Paris?!? Great! See you.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a week you've had!! It's been great reading your blog and uplifting you all in prayer! I'll be praying that your parting from Dasha goes smoothly and that she's able to understand that you'll be back soon for her! Have a great rest in Paris and we'll see you soon!!
ReplyDeleteLove, the Knights
I'm SO ridiculously excited for ya'll!!!!!!!! Congrats=) God is So good!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely thrilled that everything went so well! God does such a wonderful job taking care of things. Yay for trust and love!!
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ReplyDeletejust reading this and looking at the pictures fills me with so much joy! I just praise God for how He makes the journey beautiful. He sees and is faithful, when our vision is so near-sighted! The Lord is good forever! His love endures forever!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!! Can't wait to hear more!!!
Matt 7:7.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for y'all, so excited,and so blessed to read about y'alls blessing, God is good!!!
Thanks for sharing this part of your beautiful story. I will now eagerly anticipate further chapters in the story. You made me feel like I was in St. Petersburg with you!
ReplyDeleteAnd your son and daughter are absolutely gorgeous!