Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sorry it’s been a few days since we updated, we’ve been “bonding!” Saturday I could have stepped on my son’s big toes!! I was quite upset with him. I had been asking for days for him to take me to … Continue reading →

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Today was court. All went well there. We actually went with another family that is here and they had court directly after us. It was a tad bit nerve wracking, and watching him sign papers saying “yes” he wanted to … Continue reading →

No camera’s Ugh!!! We decided to try to put the worry out of our mind and head out for a fun day at the water park outside of Riga. We took the train for the first time. I am continually … Continue reading →

Sunday we spent our day in Old Riga again. We got up early and went to a beautiful church for services. Granted it was ALL in Russian, but that did not matter, it was beautiful. In the church everyone stood, … Continue reading →

Saturday we spent the afternoon walking around the city. The buildings are such a contrast, some so old and tumbling down and others beautifully ornate, with carvings and sculptures.  David tried and tried to find a museum he wanted to … Continue reading →

Friday morning… court day. We set 3 alarm clocks. Yes, after sleeping to noon the previous day, we wanted to be sure we got up. After finding one on the internet we found one on my cell phone and one … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday already!! How that happened from Wednesday when we arrived I have no idea. I finally got the computer to myself so I want to record so much before I forget it all. We left home on Tuesday morning … Continue reading →

Well, it seems that D is sick too. We called him and he is in bed asleep at 830pm. Very unusual for him. He apparently has been sick for several days and that’s why he has not been on the … Continue reading →

72 hours until flying! And guess where I spent this a.m.? At the doctors. I have a very painful ear infection. With 3 flights ahead of me Tuesday, I have been debating since last Wednesday about going to the doctors, but last … Continue reading →

There is something my son has been asking for since last summer when we first hosted him. We have told him that we would really love to give him this gift, but for now, it’s just not possible. We told … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning I read this : On this day, God wants you to know … that how bad things may look right now means nothing, – it’s how good they can be with God’s help that counts. In life you … Continue reading →

We just got an email that the long awaited paper is “on the move”. How it’s moving I have no idea. I wish I was there to hand carry it.It should arrive today or Monday and then we wait some … Continue reading →

I am not a patient waiter. Just in case you have not noticed that from my blog. So, I “needed” to be doing something with all the days of waiting. Last night I looked at his bed, where I had … Continue reading →

Well, we are still waiting… I could cry and complain like I did to the Lord, but He has heard it all through my tears today. There is nothing to do but continue to surrender it to Him. We have … Continue reading →

We are still waiting……. In the meantime I have lists & lists that we are making and getting stuff for, so we are ready when He is ready to send us. My mom is finally home from the hospital and recovering … Continue reading →