We're Alive
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| About to head to Church |
Running on about 1.5 hours of sleep, we started out the journey home at 3am (Kiev time) and traveled for about 22 hours to reach our front door. There was a mild freak-out moment for the kids when we made it home. But after about 30 minutes they were warming up and coming out of their shell.
It's been so good to be home. Things are crazy, chaotic, and challenging. I'm still exhausted. And I spend every waking moment of the day putting out proverbial fires and re-directing little ones and trying to stay ahead of the game. Anton and Lena don't know our 'house rules' and have to be watched all the time and corrected or re-directed. They are sleeping well, so if I could just get Carson to cooperate, we'd be doing pretty well.
We hit the ground running... arrived home Thursday evening, and Friday morning, Jeff was off to work as usual. Saturday we had a family-only birthday party for Lilly in the park, and all the kids had a blast. And Sunday, we went to our regular Sunday morning activities. The kids have been troopers.
And Google Translate stays up on our computer at all times. In fact, I was just interrupted and had to use it to help Lena understand what I was telling her.
Thank you for following our journey - but really - it's just beginning. So I hope you all will stick around and keep praying for us. (I need it!!!)
Anton and Lena DID meet their buddy, who grew up in their orphanage and now lives 5 minutes from us. It was so precious to watch. Our friends got pictures and video, but they're on vacation at the beach with no internet, so I promise I'll post pictures from that when they get back into town.
Again, we still need your prayers as we are making this HUGE family transition.
God is good... and we're taking it one day at a time...
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I'm usually(but not really) content with how little I make at my job but I'm now upset I don't make more so I could afford to make more trips to see y'all! I have the picture up on one of my screens at work here and I just can't stop looking at it. Ehhh! I wish I could close enough to see them all grow up.
Tammy, ON, Canada
Psalm 18:30-36
As for God, his way is blameless
The word of the Lord is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in him
For who is God, but our Lord
And who is a rock, but our God?
The God who girds me with strength
And who makes my way blameless
He makes my feet like hinds' feet
And sets them on high places
You have also given me the shield of your salvation
Your right hand upholds me
And your gentleness makes me great
You enlarge my steps under me
And my feet have not slipped
welcome home!!!
hugs!
Lindsey
Shannon
I also wanted to check in and see how you guys are doing. Have you joined the After the Rainbow group yet? I can't always keep track of people's names and their usernames so I'm sorry if I missed you there! If you're not a part yet please email me and I'll send you an invite. Also, please don't hesitate to ask if I can do anything to help you as you settle in. Adoption is a beautiful thing but it can also be challenging! Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who has "been there".
Blessings,
Rachel Whitmire
Post-Adoption Care Coordinator
Reece's Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry
www.reecesrainbow.org
rachel@reecesrainbow.org