WELCOME! We have decided to adopt a child from Russia! God has led us in this direction. This blog is an effort to journal and share our journey.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Day 1 of 10

Artwork by Jack Pentecost

Today was the first of our 10 day waiting period. We weren't scheduled to go to the orphanage for our daily visit until 3pm so we had the morning to do as we pleased. I still don't feel all that great so I decided to rest some more and David relaxed, read some, and did exercises (ran stairs, tae bo, etc.) We then ate lunch and got ready to go.

We got to the orphanage right after their naptime so Jack walked in a little groggy. We had a little coaxing to do but eventually he started playing with us and giggling. :) We had a good 2 hours with him. Tomorrow our visit is early in the morning and I think we'll be able to feed him his morning snack.

Our driver and facilitator then dropped us off at the California Pizza Kitchen (no relation to the U.S. version that I can tell) and we had pizza for dinner. We walked back to the hotel and now we are drinking hot tea and it's yummy. I think we'll read a couple of good books, maybe watch a video sermon and try to get a good night's sleep.

Thanks for all your comments and well wishes. We really appreciate them so keep 'em coming when you can. :) Love you all!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you guys had a great day.. Thanks for the update. By your description, it feels like we are all there with you..

We look forward to the next update, soon. Feel better Michele, we need you well to take care of your guys, David and Jack!

I will be requesting prayer for you tonight, when we go to church Service. If you have gotten my email, please email me back. I look forward to hearing from you..

Robin DuBois said...

I love his artwork. Looks like he is going to be very talented like his "Mom and Dad".

I am glad the trip is going well. Thank for taking the time to do the updates!

~Brenda said...

I believe you have an up-and-coming artist in your family; posting Jack’s artwork seems so appropriate and I imagine you enjoyed typing Jack Pentecost. This is a wonderful time for you both and Jack to get to know each another. Get as much rest as you can.
I look forward to reading your blog; keep the updates coming.

Esther said...

Pretty good stuff! It seems we have another artist in the family. Your visit seems to have been special and a good bonding time.

Hope you are feeling better Michele.

Amy Riccio said...

AWWWWW look at his little fingerpaints!! And Jack Pentecost! AWWWWWW!! YOU HAVE A KID!!

Whose sermons are you listening to online? I am always up for a good sermon!

Anonymous said...

I, hope you guys are able to take the painting with you when the three of you leave to go home. His first painting of many paintings to come. This painting will look great framed and hung in the living room. Waht do you think?