We began our morning by going to see Alek!!! We got to go to the music room with him and he played the xylophone (very loudly) for us. He also ate his first goldfish crackers, which he ate by the handfuls after Dad demonstrated that they were yummy food! :o) We also met with his Doctors again and they gave us information regarding his health, which is very good. We met with the Department of Social Services inspector (who, by the way, supervises our visits along with about 5 others from the orphanage -- no stress or anything) and she gave us additional information on Alek's background and family. After the orphanage, we went on an "around the world circuit" (or was that circus?) of visiting doctors in Chelyabinsk. Apparently the court requires that we visit 8 doctors while here to have them inspect us and sign off on our papers and give an official "stamp" on our documents. What a wild experience that was and we have 2 more doctors to visit today. Without the details, let's just say that the Russian idea of modesty doesn't quite match the American definition! :o) Please continue to pray for our grace toward our hosts and the the many people we encounter while here. This really tries our patience and of course, since we have prayed for grace, God has given us many opportunities to exercise it!
3 comments:
I am so happy to hear you and Lynn made it safely to Russia. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It is truly inspirational. God Bless, Monica
We are so thrilled to be able to hear about everything! What an amazing experience. We can't wait to see all three of you when you return!! We'll be thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers!
Much love - Page & Marty
Your faith has strengthed my faith so much as we've gone through this journey, now I get to laugh out loud at your sense of humor. Scott should be prepared for any middle of the night needs for quite some time. I'm so excited, I'm praying, and I'm just plain thrilled. Love you tons, Ann Ramel
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