Today was a day of goodbyes. The Dinis and the Bradshaws left today. We are a little jealous, wishing we could go home, too, but we don’t live close enough to a Russian consulate, so we are here for a few more days to get registered. We may be the only adoptive family here right now. Quite a change from a week ago, eh?
Not a very exciting day, as far as excitement goes. 
We did the “little piggies” today for the first time that he would watch and interact with it- and also patty cakes- he loves it with the feet. The room continues to get smaller as the energy level of our son increases and ours wanes. As the ebbing tide of the ocean- at some point twice each day the energy levels are the same. I think that holds true for us………….. at naptime and bedtime…… :0)
We just got back from TGI Friday’s just about 4 blocks up the road from the Marriott Traverskya. It’s just about a block up from the Marriott Grand- same side of street. Kinda hidden- look close or you’ll miss the sign. You then climb about 3 flights of stairs, but it was well 
worth it. We had cheeseburgers and fries, tortilla chips and salsa and were surrounded by signs in English and American music. It was kinda nice to feel almost as if we were home. Eli really enjoyed and is enjoying the big balloon they give.
If you look closely at the sign in the first picture, you'll see it says Athen's Steam Laundry- Athens, OH. If only we were only 45 min to an hour from home. I need to find a pair of Ruby Slippers.........(If you put your curser over the picture and click- the picture will come up by itself and you can see the details) The Used Cow sign is one that we see in Kentucky when on our way to TN.
3 comments:
Tim looks pretty comfortable with the papa role. Don't forget itsy-bitsy spider (of course with the exaggerated Debbie version of the rain falling and the sun coming out). I am sure he will love it. How are the baths, potty time, etc. going? You will be home soon and get into your own routine. We love you and are thinking of you.
Sonya
DEBBIE & TIM, I THOUGHT THAT YOU COULD USE THESE SPECIAL WORDS RIGHT NOW; IN THIS TIME AND IN THIS PLACE. (COPIED AND PASTED FROM YOUR FRIENDS, CHRIS & PENNY'S BLOG) WHAT UPLIFTING WORDS FROM THIS SPECIAL PERSON FOR ALL PARENTS OUT THERE.
cheryl said...
Sweet Penny,
You said it all when you said, "I've got" a screaming toddler!" Now I'm no psychologist, but lets just break that sentence down....You've got...so you have got a screaming (something that is making loud noise in your life) toddler (small child). Okay, let's put it all together now....Penny, has got a screaming toddler. translation: The silence of the waiting for 2 1/2 years is over.
The wondering what will they sound (or scream like) is over, now you know. The question then; "Will my life as a parent ever start? The question now...will it ever end?";)
no, it won't ....thank God! :)
Now you ask...where are the sounds of those birds outside my window?
Why does my head feel dizzy in the morning? Why am I drooling all the time? Am I having chest palpitations?
Why do I worry and check on them and then worry again? I dont' need to check on Jadon, I know he is breathing in between screaming.
What does this all mean?
Is this what I signed up for?
Is this what I waited for?
But then I look at God's word....what is the answer for this...this...new life that I waited for what seemed forever but now I feel lost, lonely, and confused, and like I don't know what I'm suppose to do first...or second...what day is it anyway?
I mean what do you call this?
parenting
It is overwhelming because it is so amazing. The emotions, sounds, smells, messes, laughter, tears, questions, answers. Well, it really is a miracle and it really is a gift.
It's all we ever wanted and more than we could ever have expected!
But in the end when Jadon is a pastor preaching God's word in a loud (yet maybe a bit strained voice :) He will recall what God did for him.
How this pastor and his pretty, kind, godly wife came many many many miles to get them in a cold and lonely land. He will tell of how his earthly adoption helped him to identify with his heavenly adoption as he was fully accepted by his earthly parents before they ever met him. Before they saw him, they said yes to him. And how he learned that God had the whole thing planned out. and now he can share with the masses the Love of God who has adopted us as sons and daughters with full acceptance.
And Jadon will be a man of compassion and grace because he learned it all from a man who had a call on his life. A call to see the next generation know the Lord.
A calling to love a woman with red hair and a mother's heart.
Jadon will learn it from his wonderful parents!
Roman too will go on to be a mighty man of faith. Filled with courage to do all that God has called him to do and be.
Following in his father's footsteps as he rememebrs how courageously his father came from so very far away and rescued him and brought him back to a place that was safe, and warm, and quiet (when brother jadon was not screaming).
The simple thing that chris and penny gave as a gift to Roman and Jadon. A world where they would grow, learn, find, share, and become.
For all the places and plans the world could have given or not given to them Chris and Penny gave them the one thing they needed.
A place to call home.
They're finally home.
Chris, You can turn the front porch light off now....everyone's home.
So, in this time of worrying, wondering, and wishing, just rememeber it was Jesus that put them in your heart and mind originally. You did your paper-pregnancy, you sent it in, and waited. God worked all things in the universe to get Roman and Jadon into your care, and God will provide all they need and all you need from this point on. You are not on your own...He is with you.
And for you readers out there in this blog-e-blog world know that God also has the heart of an adoptive parent and he wants to adopt you to be His. He also did some traveling to a cold and dark world. He suffered. He gave up many rights and many things, but there was one thing He simple would not give up ~ you!
One of the greatest parts of being adopted by God is that it is simple. There is no paper-work involved, no certifying, notorizeing, or authenticating,
you just see the truth. That Christ came to the earth for you. He paid with His life, died and was burried, but in 3 short days, he rose again from the dead and sits at the right hand of the father. And he talks to God the father about you.
Full acceptance.
fully forgiven.
Fully loved.
Your part is to acknowledge it, believe it, ask for forginess of your sins, and then accept God's gift of Himself into your life.
You can be adopted by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Isn't adoption a wonderful thing!?!
This concludes this portion of my fluffy little sermon.
I am so sorry...thankfully most of the people reading this don't know me and the ones that do...well, they expect it! see what happens when my 7 kids go to bed.....
By His grace,,
12:32 AM
I am so excited to see you all. I look at the pictures and shed tears of joy. I will be praying for you all day tomorrow.
Love and Prayers Patti and Harry
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