On Friday we did not have an appointment but did sign more paperwork. We had a good talk with Igor and feel more at peace. The verse "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" has been our motto. We trust the Lord to lead and guide us and trust those (Igor and Victor) who have been given authority in this adoption process. We are blessed to have people who work so hard on our behalf. Please pray for them as they have much to do and pray for doors to be opened for a quick appointment, referral and court date.
In the mean time we are getting to know Kiev. Above is Independence Square in the center of Kiev. The underground mall and subway (metro) is below the square. The streets shoot off Independence Square like sunrays. Everything is uphill from Independence Square and our apartment is off one of these streets at the top. We walk up and down the street mulitple times a day
Below is the tram that we took the other day to go down to another McDonalds; this is the third McDonalds we have been to in Kiev. We went with the Moore family, they live in the same apartment building and are also adopting 2 children from the same orphanage. The Moores also attended the same church in Crystal that we attended when Emily and Matthew were little. What a small world. It was Jeff's birthday and also Mathias' birthday so we thought we would splurge.
Entry door to our apartment building.
Our kitchen (note: no oven & no dishwasher)
The bedroom
Doesn't everybody do their laundry next to the toilet?
Dryers are not common. We line dry over the tub or balcony.
Katelyn playing with her Polly Pockets in the livingroom.
All the rooms have 15ft. ceilings which makes them feel very spacious.
We are thankful for such a nice apartment & such a great location.
Thanks for sharing all the great photos. It will be wonderful for Alena and Caleb to have those memories of these photos when they get older. Happy Birthday Jeff. I think it's great that you are celebrating @ Mcdonalds. How fun. We are still thinking of you all. Enjoy your adventure. P.S. There were a few snowflakes today... Ughhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your timing situation. What an adventure it is to follow Jesus. Thank you for giving these precious little ones a new future. Psalm 37. In Him, Denise alzen
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing Easter photos! Thank you for sharing them with us. We will continue to pray for much grace for each of you. Is Katelyn feeling better now? This song (see lyrics below followed by YouTube link) has been on my heart today, so I wanted to share it with you guys. May God use it to encourage your souls in His sovereign care. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new EVERY morning. GREAT is His faithfulness. (Lam. 3:22-23) By His grace alone, Leanne for the Gs :o)
ReplyDeleteI Will Cast My Cares (by Stephen Altrogge)
Jesus, I'm frail, I'm so very weak
My faithfulness fails, my courage will flee
But You are my rock, my shelter and shade
When I'm burdened down, You'll carry the weight
So I will cast my cares on You
Yes, I will cast my cares on You
I will rest within Your arms
Knowing I am safe from harm
I will cast my cares on You
When I'm overwhelmed and I cannot stand
You hear every cry and You lift my head
I'm desperate for grace and mercy anew
I must have Your strength, Oh I must have You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgeDUkuwGaI
Hello Dillners!! Just wanted to touch base with you as we didn't get to say a formal good-bye. It was so nice to have the opportunity to see you in Kiev! We have been thinking of you often and will continue to pray blessings on your trip and for favor to go before you with the officials you come in contact with. It feels amazing to be home, but now looking at the journey from this side I am glad we were able to get a good feel for where Misha grew up and to understand a little of what life for him was like. And it was wonderful to see some of what God is doing in Ukraine and how He moves couples in unique ways to adopt these children. And Jeff......we flew home like regular folks : )squished and cramped and with little hope of sleep...but the blessing was we had our Embassy appointment on Friday the 23rd, flew to Amsterdam at 6:25 am on Saturday, flew out of Amsterdam at 10:30 am, and arrived at MSP at 12:30 pm on Sat. We made it home for Easter! :) There were only a couple of seats left on each of the flights...so we were squished but happy : ) God Bless you and we will pray!! ~Patty
ReplyDeleteLove all your photos! Enjoying keeping up with your blog and following your continued journey. We continue to pray for you all, including health concerns. Blessings on each of you while you wait and move through the process. Good to see that you got out and did some fun things! - The Boehrs family
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