Good Friday...
We had a nice time today with our children. The Jesus film again, crosstitch was brought in by a teacher and due to the complexity of it, kept us busy for a long time. I brought a cross magnet craft as well. Yahtzee & Chess. We made arrangements to go to a show tomorrow with our children. And to a Baptist church (in Ukrainian!) on Sunday with our children for Easter - yeah! I am not sure if any photos were taken today, or if they were erased? I let the kids use my camera and sometimes we get good photos and other times we get crazy videos. Katya was fasting for Good Friday. All in all it was a good day. She asked if we could have a good bye party when it is time to go with pizza, coca-cola, and torte (cake). I said yes, if it's ok with our helpers. The other family that is here from Minnesota, has their court date next Tuesday, so we hope to have our soon as well. It's always encouraging to get news about the process moving forward!We'll keep you "posted". Thanks for your prayers. We are looking forward to a nice Easter Weekend. Alesia & Chris
Pray for those who persecute you....
Matt 5:11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven...."
Matt 5:44" But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of the Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.....
Phil 4:5-9 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.
2nd Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
We adopted 4 older siblings from Ukraine in 2010 and hope we can help.
We will share what we learn and help you when we can. There are great supports here on this page. Sometimes it's one day, moment and breath at a time. And you're not alone. Love, Alesia & Chris
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