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Sights from along the way
Final Farewell
I’ve been thinking for weeks about how to close this blog. I know many of you are hoping I will continue to write, and perhaps I will. But this “episode” of The Story of our Lives is over and I feel the need to roll the credits. But what to say? How does one put [...]
Shower Power
Okay…so I understand that my life has gotten much more simple minded in the past two weeks. However, if you would have witnessed the blood curdling screams which ensued the few times we’ve tried to give Isaac a bath, you would understand my hysteria this morning. Not only did he not scream, he actually laughed! [...]
View from the Top
Looking down from the top of the mountain we’ve just climbed wondering how in the world we ever got here? Looking down into those little eyes… looking down into his little crib… looking down into his tiny heart… Looking down the road and wondering how we’re going to get THERE?? “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet [...]
HOME
I know many of you are probably resisting the urge to call or stop by in an effort to give us an introduction period of silence for our first few days at home. Actually, I am grateful…it’s beautifully quiet here (Isaac is napping) and I am so enjoying being at home. This morning I brushed [...]
Miracle
How to possibly encompass the events of the past 3 days? Bliss…joy…fun…play…intense…new…learn…trust…peace…concern…tired…diapers…teething…travel…laughter… MIRACLE I picked Isaac up on Wednesday morning and we were in and out in about 30 minutes. The goodbyes were short but heartfelt. The two hour ride back to Chelyabinsk was a unique time of play and laughter. About 30 minutes into [...]
FLIGHT DETAILS
We are scheduled to arrive in Charlotte at 7:46pm on Sunday, April 2nd. Delta flight number 5110We welcome you to come and meet Isaac!
One down…
One down…a million to go (or so it seems)! But, today went really well…it’s amazing what a little attitude adjustment can do for a person. I woke up this morning determined to find some positive ways to use my time. Now, it’s past 11pm and I’m just going to bed – and I didn’t even [...]
Wallow..
Wallow…today, for now, I think I’ll wallow. But just for today. Brian’s been gone for only 4 hours and already my lower lip finds it difficult to stay tucked in and upright. Distracting oneself for four hours is exhausting, too, let me tell you. I watched an entire movie in Russian voice-overs (straining to hear [...]
Homesick
Yet another opportunity to visit Isaac today! Did I mention he is beautiful? Everything about this kid is just adorable – I can’t wait for you to meet him. We put some shoes on him today (size 4 fits perfectly…for now) and it was just about the funniest thing we’ve seen from him yet. Have [...]
Noisey Clock
Tick…………tock………..tick…………..tock…………….tick…………………tock…………tick…………tock………..(honk, honk)…………tick………..(drip,drop)……… Welcome to our world….today was waiting day number one and we’re both quite sure it was actually THIRTY-four hours long. We slept in late, did a little shopping, cooked dinner on our hot plate (tortellini with red sauce) watched a movie and went to bed. Now we’re up again….can’t sleep. Welcome to our [...]
The Judgement Seat
WOW….all I know to say is WOW! That was…yeah, not fun! If you ever find yourself contemplating going before a Russian judge and a Russian prosecutor (you never know where your life may lead) here is my advice: TRY TO GET OUT OF IT! I am not one who likes being judged so obviously I [...]
It’s all uphill from here
Another very special day with our baby. We went in to Miass a little earlier today so we could be there in time to feed him, go for a walk and playtime. The weather was beautiful – I was too warm with my coat on. The sun was shining and Miass had received several feet [...]