Thursday...
Pasha (Sophi) & Andri. .....Katya reading English/Russian .....Papa Bronco
Doing Beads.....................Natasha took this photo.
A rainy day today, but still a good day. Rain turns everything to mud here. We are waiting for our court date, and will let you know when we get it. Then we will have to wait 10 days after the court date. Then we will need 1-2 days to get visa's, passports, birth certificates.
Today we started our day leaving our apartment around 7:30, walking about 1 mile to the subway, then a 10 min ride to the bus stop. About a 15 minute wait for a bus, then about a 30 minute bus ride. Then a quick stop for Moloko (milk), and dessert. Then a 1/2 mile walk to the orphanage.
Children were quiet today when we got there, no TV like yestderday, so that was nice. We did beads, yahtzee, books, legos, karoke, ate together today, and just talked.
Jonathan found what he thinks are like Oreos at the store. He is having fun learning about the money. Also Chris had a fun time letting the kid ride on his back. We are well, sleeping well, missing home, but doing well here.
Chris & Alesia
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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