We are so close we can almost taste the Five Guys cheeseburgers! Don't get me wrong - we've loved this experience and think the people, culture and definitely the food here are wonderful...but we miss some of America too.
Yesterday was fun... we had Igor with us when we brought NM back to his room and we were able to talk to one of our favorite caregivers of his. Her name is Galnor and she said she's been Mo's caretaker from the time he first arrived as a newborn.
She is such a wonderful lady and she told us that she thinks we are a wonderful 'fit'. We seem very happy and Mohammed is very happy with us. Pretty cool!!
In the middle of the day we went to the little amusement park behind Cofeman. Most of the rides were for little kids but that didn't stop Matt and Costia. They rode around in the little cars and did some bumper boats before we all had some ice cream (marojna).
The best part of the amusement park for me was the ferris wheel. I consider it a major accomplishment that I managed to get both Clint and Matt up in it since neither one of them really like heights very much.
You have to get in it while it's moving...it doesn't stop. It goes around once and you have to get out...but there's a great view of Semey from the top! We really wish little Nathan could have been with us though.
After that it was back to the bazaar to finish up some shopping before we leave. It's a really neat place but totally chaotic. Clint and Matt both found some really cool stuff!
After lunch today we are heading out to Olga's (our coordinator here) summer house to practice for court then back to the baby house. We'll either leave Semey Friday or Saturday morning and our flight back to America leaves on Sunday. Praying it goes as planned!
We love you guys and absolutely adore getting comments from you. Thank you so much for all of the support, prayers and love!
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We will be keeping you all in our prayers as you go through the court process.
ReplyDeleteLet us know when you are getting here. I am prepared at all times to make a Five Guys run!! I am also excited to hear about the trip. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the visit with the judge goes well.
ReplyDeleteBlessings for a positive day in court! You all look so happy and are always full of smiles in your posts! We are thrilled for you!
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You guys will do great not only because you're such an amazing family but also because you're doing God's will. I can't wait for you guys to come home.
ReplyDeletethanks everyone - we needed all of the prayers! just so excited to be on the other side of court with our little guy officially ours!! God has been so good!!!
ReplyDeletemeaghan - we get in sun around 4pm. booch said he's buying so you'd better be there!! :)