Today

I know the day is just beginning in the US, but here it's already mid-afternoon! We have had a wonderful day! I can't really share the details on here, but I will share this picture.

You will notice some people made from play-doh... One wearing a dress made by a child who knew better than I how to make a play-doh dress. And then there is the creeper man made by a grown up that is like Gumbi with his mouth duct taped closed.

In any case, we will share more with everyone when we're home, but it looks as though we will be leaving to go home on Friday and will return to Kiev at the end of February. We're excited to be home and be with the kids, but excited to come back. Prayer requests at this time:

1) Safe, timely, and uneventful travel home.

2) For God's provision and blessing during our time apart from our son. That he might understand what's happening. That no one else will pursue adoption of him.

3) That we can learn some Russian ASAP! I knew I should have taken that in college...

4) That God will provide the extra money we need for the extra flights etc that we've had to make. We had what we needed before, and we know that God is faithful to provide what we need.

5) Just praising the Lord for His faithfulness and mercy!

6) For his orphanage... It is run by truly wonderful people who have such love and compassion for the children they serve! I pray that they may continue their good work, and that more orphanages would endeavor to be like they are.