Dear Family and Friends,
As Matt and I were posting this blog of pictures and video covering the last couple of days we recieved an incredibly huge phone call from our facilitator, Svetlana. She was so excited to share the good news that all of our passport stuff went through in Kiev the first time and as soon as our passport arrives in Vinnytsya we will be taking Roman from the orphanage and heading out of here. I can't begin in to explain how many things had to fall in place over the last several days to get us to this point. There have been so many incredible answers to prayer. Our first response when Svetlana called was not "surprise." I really had a sense this morning that God had our time table laid out and that something "big" was going to happen today. Though Matt and I are not surprised we are overwhelmed by our Great Prayer Hearing God.
Now we all need to be praying that some last minute details get wrapped up here in Tulchyn and that we can leave here sometime over the next 2-3 days. Our return date of January 17th is looking pretty good at this point. Wow!
Enjoy these pictures and brief videos...Today we were able to take each of the kids in Roma's group for a small ride on the sled. I've never heard them laugh so much. Roma, of course, got a few extra rides and really loved it. We had a great time with him today watching a video of mommy singing songs on the computer.
Blessings,
Jim and Matt
Video of Papa putting Roman down for a nap
6 comments:
Awesome God!!!
Keep shining for Jesus, Jim and Matt. Go God Go!!
Your in our prayers always.
Big Jim
Matt. 19:14
Loved the video and especially all the sounds you captured of the other children. Just got off the phone with Karen; can't wait to meet your little feller'! Gwyneth always said before she met Roman, "He must be such a fighter." I pray that someday Roman will know Who REALLY was fighting the battle for his dear, little life!! :)
Remember, "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted." Job 42:2. Tickled pink about the passport!! See you guys soon! Janice
HI Jim and Matt-- It's Phoebe (used to be Folke)
I have been keeping up with your blog-(found it through Rachel Dell's (McConomy) brother's blog about their adoption experience)- such an amazing story you have! I will be praying for you! Roman is darling!
Tell Karen and Wendy I said hi!
Love in Christ,
Phoebe :)
Wow! God is showering His blessings on your family! This is so exciting! Praise be to God! (Bill is aching to be there with you :))))
Love and prayers, Patty
Nicholas LOVED the video clip of Roma and wanted to watch it over and over and over...he can say "Roma" clear as a bell!! Can't wait for you guys to get home...we love and miss you bunches! Keep pressing on...
Love you,
Karen
"Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3
Sweet video. I have been blog hopping tonight. Leaving for Ukraine in 48 hrs! Also adopting a child with special needs. Congratulations. Your family looks wonderful.
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