Apparently Alex didn't pay the bill this month so we have no phone service in the apartment right now. It's 9:30pm and we're at the Angara Hotel's business center. We found it earlier today when we had to print the documents for the court out of my email because apparently Alex can't open PDF files - and I'm not sure where the faxed copies went ?!
Anyway, we woke up this morning and we were going to connect online and it said "no dial tone"- hmm, we pick up the phone and a lady is speaking Russian so we had no idea what was up. I went to the shop around the corner to borrow his phone to call Andrew to find out when he was coming by us. He was coming at noon and then found out our problem. He also said ÿou don't have lights here - we explained why not! So everything is falling apart in the apartment - lol. So we head to get some pictures developed to present at the hearing and then we were going to the internet cafe to print out those documents for Alex. We go to the cafe, get online, get the documents and hit print -- says install printer. Andrew asks what happened she said printer isn't working.... Cripes! and they still took our 11 rubles! So then we came to the Angara Hotel and had a no commotion visit getting it printed out. Then we went back to get our pictures and then went to a buffet lunch Andrew knew of -- 200r for Brian and I to eat -- 1/3 the price from last night and equally good!
We then went to the apartment and started practicing our speeches for tomorrow. Alex came later and told us to "charm them" so we might revise them a bit yet but he was very happy with Brian's presentation. He said it's ok to smile and show our personality (which is NOT in the documents he gave us before). We are MUCH more prepared now as we have it explained what will be happening, what is expected of us, we went over the document contents thoroughly, he asked practice questions and explained why the answers are important. This is 10,000x better than last week.
Keep those prayers coming. We will post as soon as we are able and we so hope to post that the adoption was approved but there is a chance she might ask for more paperwork on the Russian side.... PRAY!
PS - If I didn't post it before, Nathan's eye is just fine - you wouldn't know anything happened to it.
About Me
- Debbie
- Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Philippians 4:6,7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:13 - I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.
4 comments:
I am just so excited for you guys!! I will be praying!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better prepared!!!
You are much more patient than I could ever be with those sort of "silly" mistakes...no phone, no lights, missing faxed documents...grrrr!
Our prayers have been constant and we are sure you will feel the strength of God's presence in court.
JJ is coming to stay this weekend and Nick is sure hoping he will share the "secrets of Mario Galaxy." Justin is looking forward to some LEGO building time and Tyler will probably pester him with a million "WHY" questions. We are stocked with pasta and cheese pizza...it's a party!
Sending our love and prayers,
N, K, J, N, T
hello Getting the routine down how to post comments.Its pretty easy that A big thing for me to say. So today offering all our hopes and prayers be sure to tell the judge about all the nice grandparents aunts and uncles nieces and nephews friends who are also waiting waiting waiting.We would such a good addition to his life. love, grandma n.
Hi! We heard the lady speaking Russian with pretty chiming music in the background, and thought she must be telling us there was something wrong with the phone/lines - were all set up for the Webcam visit at the church office - too bad - JJ handled it SO WELL, you would have been very proud of him! He keeps saying - Yes or No - this is the big day - he says he is "worried" but we decided that doesn't help and instead we will ask Jesus to help Mom and Dad and to make the judge happier!Another great swimming lesson - they did the jellyfish, very well, also back stroke,etc...the instructor is younger than I had thought when I saw him up close - maybe late 20's early 30's! JJ likes him a lot. After McD's we came home, did the silent reading, read a little in bed, and he went right to sleep - he was tired! He will play with Jack after school and is looking forward to visiting the N's this weekend. Have to pack for him tonight, two suitcases!
Tonight at the BELLA meeting, we will all be praying for you around 8PM. Linda will show a PP she made for the ECLC. I attended Moms & More yesterday - 10 adults and 16 kiddies! Enjoyed holding/rocking babies so Moms could visit or help older siblings - very fun!
Probably won't sleep much tonight, will be checking the blog every hour! LOL We love you and entrust you to our loving Savior God, as always. mom
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