Birthday

December 2-5, 2015

Things seem sort of anti-climatic since we had our court date.  But then most waiting times aren't overly exciting.

On Wednesdays, a group of orphanage graduates meet at MJ's for supper, Bible study, and to hang out.  This week they also decorated the Christmas tree.  We invited our new daughter to join us for the evening.  She really enjoys opportunities to do something outside of the orphanage.  She is also eager to help with supper preparations and is interested in learn how to cook and bake:)

MJ departed for the US so we are having to rely on our translator and others to help us with things - everything from getting taxis to communicating with our kids and whatever else may come up.  We are grateful that we have met so many friendly, helpful people in Ukraine.

Rodger had his first haircut in Ukraine on Thursday.  One of the male graduates, who speaks a little English, went with him to translate.  Rodger was happy with the results and it's probably the cheapest hair cut he's ever had!  Later we ordered pizza and had him, our daughter, and a friend over for supper.  Conversation is challenging but we all enjoyed the evening.

Yesterday I made a birthday cake for our new son's 18th birthday.  Later we went bowling and had supper with him and his girlfriend.  They say practice makes perfect but that isn't the case with our bowling.! However, our games are improving.

We went to the House of Hope for birthday celebrations this afternoon.  It was neat to be a part of this special day.  There are all kinds of firsts in a person's life and it struck me that even though it's not a 1st birthday, it is the first time that we are celebrating his birthday with him.  Pretty awesome!