Saturday, April 30, 2011

Hello from Vlad


Well, we made it safely to Vlad. It was so wonderful to step into the baggage claim building and see Irina smiling and waiting for us. We are thankful to be here, thankful for safe travel and thankful for some time to rest. Irina drove us to the Vlad Inn and got u checked in. It's neat to be back in this place of which we have so many pleasant memories of becoming a family. By the grace of God, more memories will be created this week and in the months to come. After getting settled in our room we decided to venture over to the corner store to get a few essentials. It's very overcast and misting rain, not a great day to be out and about. So we're back in our room. It's time to get cleaned up and rest a bit. We'll have dinner in the restaurant and try our best to get a good night's sleep tonight. Our friends the Bridges will arrive here tomorrow. They have court on Thursday. Tomorrow (Monday) is a holiday, so no adoption business since government offices are closed. When the Bridges arrive we'll get together with Lana and Irina, change money and go out to eat. Should make for a nice day. That's all for now, folks. We'll be in touch again soon. Thank you for all of your continued prayers, especially from all of our brothers and sisters in Christ at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, Illinois. We miss you guys! Stay tuned!

Joel & Clarion

6 comments:

  1. So glad you made it safely there! Sounds like you will have a nice day with the Bridges!

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  2. I have not been keeping up in the last month (sorry). Please tell Lana and Irina that the Toeppes say Hi! Ruslan is doing very well (as is our Sergei). Best wishes to you on this journey. I will keep you in my prayers!

    Myra

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  3. Love the updates. We are praying for a great meeting with the littlest brother :)

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  4. Say hello to the girls there! It looks like there are a few other families there for you to hang out with. Can't wait to hear about your first meeting with the little guy!

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  5. Congrats Joel and Clarion! Wishing you guys a great week and smooth sailing this week!

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  6. Congrats! Praying that your week goes very smoothly and you make many great memories.

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