Today we figured out how to make our way to the "big" market. Actually, it's a pretty normal supermarket, but it was a little victory in helping us to feel a little more freedom, and not be so dependent on our facilitator who has helped us with just about everything. It's nice to gain a little independence, especially since we seem to be in a very safe area.
There has never been any concern for safety...other than when in a taxi or crossing streets! It seems that signs and lines are really just mild suggestions when it comes do driving. In fact, if you don't find a parking spot, you just create your own in an intersection, sidewalk, etc., and the police don't seem to concern themselves unless you steal the spot they are holding for somebody "important".
The boys have been learning to count local currency, as well as, beginning to learn their alphabet with pronunciations. It's been tough to get our mouths and tongues to cooperate!
We made our way to the Notary again today, & were successful in getting our document notarized. We are still waiting for the Inspectors report so that we may officially petition the court and receive a court date. Yesterday was very exhausting. There has been quite a bit of walking here and there, struggling with language barriers, not being able to eat regularly, and being at the mercy of others in many regards. Thankfully we were able to get a great sleep last night. I think we are finally settling into local time.
The next several days should be less complicated schedule-wise. It seems to be the drill for international adoption: Hurry from place to place until you're completely exhausted, and then go some more. It seems we find new frontiers of persevering, and then there are days where there seems to be nothing to do. We are only allowed to spend afternoons with the children at this point since they are in school.
The great thing is that Ruslan is now getting to spend more time with the girls. He has been separate from them because Anya was getting stressed by feeling the need to personally care for him. At 11 years old, Anya has shouldered the weight of the future of her younger siblings. She takes that responsibility very seriously, and it obviously weighs heavy on her at times.
Tanya simply adores Rusie, and is very good with him. Oh, for them all to learn how to just be kids with the security of a loving family!
Please pray that:
-We continue to find favor with those with whom we are working to complete the adoption
-We will effectively encourage the children at the orphanage with the love of Christ each day
-Jaden & Kellen will find new strength in Christ and be able to persevere through all of this
-Sage, Christopher, and Katie to be comforted and encouraged by the Lord each day
-Anya, Tanya, & Ruslan to be preparing for the transitions that are to come
And always praise God for all that He has done and is yet to do. He has been so faithful. He continues to be our motivation and strength.
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