By the way, the mystery man must have come into the main room of the apartment and cut off the code to the washing machine. We just can't seem to make a break from socialism or maybe it just boils down to our great communication skills in Russian. We timed our departure from the apartment in order to make it across town to the last stop on the red line metro. We took some pictures since frankly in the fog and the mud it looks like every other stop on the metro. Yuri picked us up and he had precious cargo inside already, since he had picked up girl 'k' and Luda before he made it to our stop. We spent the afternoon with the boys and girl 'k' on the orphanage grounds playing soccer, socializing, and sharing hugs and smiles. After a lengthy recreation time in the cold fog, we headed inside to our favorite teachers conference room, where we hold high level discussions with everyone. The boys unfortunately couldn't leave the orphanage due to the directors orders about some quarantine to slow the spread of a head cold. We were puzzled with this and how it would reduce the chance of spreading it among the other kids.
We made the decision to leave the school with girl 'k' and Luda, because it was shower time for the boys. So we took the Ukrainian culture express mini bus back to civilization, then caught the metro to downtown Kiev. It was pretty exciting to walk through Independence Square, arm in arm with our new daughter. She comes in and out of creative moods just like any 13 year old would do, even American 13 year old girls. We sent her and Luda on their way to make a curfew time, while we found some internet access to blog with. Tomorrow we are joining with girl 'k' and other believers for a worship gathering near her orphanage. They have asked Chris to share a few words for tomorrow. Maybe he won't have to preach a sermon that he is not prepared to do Ha! We are making this entry short, because it has been a full Saturday. We are grateful for how you all are caring for our family, especially for kids at home. Thank you for taking meals over and making sure they have something to eat-they are loving it! (I think Alanna is enjoying it also) We are so grateful for Alanna!
Blessings,
The Nichols
7 comments:
maybe one of these days you will come to LaGrange and Share your
adventures with those here at 1st
Baptist following your BLOG and keeping you in our prayers.
The "head cold" thing does seem a bit strange.
Remember who you went to get...
later,robert.
Wow!! What can we say--We are so excited about this new surprise of joy that has come into your lives. A girl--how about that! We are so thankful that she is going to have a great new family--Thank you for being willing. We are praying for you always. Tell Kole that Brooks says that things are just not the same without him. We miss you Love The Werk Family
We finally found your blog! Awesome stories-you are in our thoughts and prayers. Karson and Kyle hung out with us last night at the Hoover-Oak Mtn bball game (Hoover won in OT in an incredible game) and then today. The boys hit golf balls today and had a good time. We look forward to meeting the seeing the new additions to your family back in Alabama!
Love-
The Hennesys
I do not know who "SPOOK" is, but I love the name.
BTW, I sent the documents to you via FEDEX on Saturday. They will get to you on Monday or Tuesday according to the hourly-paid high school girl who works at the Hoover Shipping Center.
Glad all is well. Does it feel like Groundhog Day yet? I bet it does. Tell Alla we all say hello.
Blessings,
Ande
SPOOK is:4spook@gmail.com
We had a great day in worship today--missed you, though--David shared he and Heather's news about their upcoming adoption and reminded the church to be praying specifically for your family.
We also had dinner with your kiddos and Alana last night--what a blast! Your kids are the best!
We miss you all--stay warm,
The Watkins Family
hope you have a good new week and things go well. know that we think of you often and check the blog everyday! thanks so much for the great job of keeping us posted! look forward to the day we read that the nichols and their 9 Ks are soon to be together in one place! :)
- the risner's
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