Saturday, our "sleep in" morning. It's 9:30 before we DROP (ukrainian elevator) from our 4th floor level to the lobby floor. It's better than it's sister elevator,"the Chernobol". That one has lost it's shocks so when it hits lobby level, it hits lobby level. For all you tourists out there here's a tip: When entering a ukrainian elevator first look @ it's general condition- walls, ceiling tile , etc. Chernobol's walls are laminate- stuff we make kitchen counters and flooring out of- and the walls are missing large chunks- small wonder....
They are still serving breakfast and I take them up on their special. It's delicious. Rabbit and mashed potatoes w/a carrot salad. I'm happy even if the bride gawks. I'm wondering what was the slow seller left from friday night...
We're still high from yesterday's meeting w/the inspectors. Boldness and resolve have galvanized together. What was once faith is now faith w/sight. The glimmer of hope is now STEAMING LIGHT from above. The curtain is moving and we're glimpsing what's behind it. We're so excited we fight the desire to lag behind and "bathe" in it longer. His spirit in us is LEAPING w/delight and it's everything I can do to control myself from smothering Marina w/ hugs and kisses when we meet. This kid is so full of life! We can't wait to show her to everyone- especially you who have given of yourselves for her. I know @ some point our jobs are going to get their due, but all I want to do is show these 2 off to everyone as a testimony of what CHRIST did w/us.
Please don't stop in your prayers for us. They're flowing upward, pressing the kingdom forward, pounding on the very gates of hell- Let my child Marina GO!
Papa
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We continue to pray for and with you daily. Please enjoy the US day of celebration of Jesus's carnation on this earth and the salvation he gave us when he set us free on the cross. Hang in there and leave it to Him. Enjoy bouncing in the elevator. When it stops bouncing, you'll receive a new sensation!!!
How many ways can you say "yippy" and "Praise the Lord?" Well, you figure out the Ukrainian translation and we'll just continue to go to the altar with praise and supplecation . . . also that your stamina is holding up. (Hot ziggity?)
Love & Blessings . . .
Joe & Sheila
Rick and Fran,
We are overjoyed hearing all the recent news! Thank you for keeping this blog so the rest of us can more easily be with you in spirit. We cannot wait to meet our new cousins as we pray, pray, pray for all 4 of you and those needed to make this work. Love-Lisa and Jim
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