Today we both woke up with so much fear. Are we taking on too much? Can we give all of these kids the love, support and care they need? Are we in God's will? We spent a long time in prayer together, and as we prayed we felt we need to keep moving ahead trusting God. It is still scary. It is easy to get prideful that we are doing a great thing. We want to humbly trust God to give us what we need to continue as that is the only way we will get through this. This is easy to say but harder to do.
Today we are going to try and see a few sites of Kiev. We have been so busy up to this point that we have only snapped a few pictures as we walked by. We are thankful the sun is shining again today! We are going to pack up, then walk around Kiev. At 5:00 we pick up the three referrals-we are still alternating between freaking out and being excited that we have three! We were so impressed with the SDA yesterday. You hear a lot of bad stories about them, but they were very professional and really went above and beyond what we expected to find a girl that was available in the boys region. At 6:00 Sergey is picking us up to go catch the overnight train to Kherson. Tomorrow we are supposed to meet A (the 12 1/2 year old girl). Since we all know the boys and have had them in our home, we feel comfortable posting their names, but we will protect A until we know more about her and if we will be adopting her. We are both very excited to meet her! Felix and Heidi made arrangements for our first few nights in Kherson at the Bible House-thank you guys! And it has WIFI!!!! So we should have internet this weekend and be able to skype. Then we will have to find a more permanent place next week after we find out more about the kids availability and some other details. We really miss Austin and Tatum and can't wait to see them in 10 days.
Thanks for all of your comments and prayers. They really do help us feel like we aren't so far away from everyone. We covet your prayers that we would follow God's will each step and be a light for Him alone in Ukraine.
Grieving and Healing
8 years ago
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2 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love, and of power, and of sound mind."
Loving you and praying for you each step of the way!
Karla
I love that you are sharing your hearts and feelings also. It is scary! I giggle with delight at the thought that there will be so many Ukrainian kids tramping around the front range of Colorado. We are here. A loving community of Ukrainian kid keepers! A perfect environment for these transplanted kids to grow up. I'm surprised :-D but very happy. Let our hearts be stretched to their limits to help these dear children who badly need family. You two are awesome (tatum and austin too) much love eileen
We've been praying fervently for you all. I can imagine feeling overwhelmed at this stage of the game. We will pray for God's leadership for you. We can already tell from what you write that God is taking care of you and bringing things into place. We're so anxious to hear about your time with the kids. Tatum is doing well, although I know she misses you. God will uphold your cause and bring His will to pass.
As I read this, I just kept getting more and more excited! I watched all day yesterday for your meeting notes, and am so glad that it went so well. Can't wait to hear more!
We are right there with you guys! We're praying for you and know that God will work things out to be exactly how He has designed them to be. We are praying about adopting three kids...unrelated to each other...in three different orphanages...in two different cities... We say yikes, too, but if this is what the Lord wants, we are all for it and want to fill our empty bedrooms!
May God continue to go before you and walk with you and pave the way for you.
you are in my prayers, keep God in the lead and the rest will fall into place, God bless and your family,
merry christmas and blessings from NC
What a blessing it is to read about how God is meeting you during this time! I can't wait to see what happens with your three referrals and praying for a smooth path. I too remember the fear that would hit (like is this really happening and will we really take them home forever?!?) - for me it came in waves and then another minute the excitement and joy would be overwhelming and then in the next minute the heartbreaking reality of the children in the internot would take over. It is for sure a very emotional but precious precious time. May God carry you through each emotion and all teh highs and lows. What an encouragement it is to read about how you are just trusting in Him when you can't see the future.
Can't wait to hear about S&V's reactions to seeing you in SB today!!!!!!!!!!!
Heidi
Hi guys! So great to hear about your referals to the boys and this girl!! I can't wait to hear more...and hopefully meet you guys in Kiev--depending on paperwork :) Hope you get all set up in Kherson. Our Agape team will be back on the 25th of Dec- so you may get to meet them later.
Blessings and Godspeed!
Please don't be afraid. I hereby volunter Chris and Christine to babysit no matter how many children you bring home. And plan on a trip to our house so I can get them all to myself--maybe I'll finally be SOMEBODY'S favorite aunt! I love you guys. Safe travels.
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