Feb 8 Morning

Feb. 8
I think we are in a routine, or is it a rut? Our world revolves around visiting the boys and sustaining life. It is a simple life as there are not high demands on us, especially now that the girls are in Germany. I am working on enjoying the time for it is a reprieve from the rat race of life. God’s hand is in all this, we will rejoice and be glad.

We are in this region with three other couples from central Indiana. We have been here the longest by about 5 days; the fourth couple arrived last Wednesday. We share the evening meal together at a restaurant, choosing those that have English menus, enjoying one another’s company and stories. Each couple is planning to adopt two children. We are all in limbo because of the Interpol curve ball.

Yesterday was the presidential election in Ukraine. We noticed that the candidates posters that were on a building and their tents are all gone. We never saw any evidence of voting places- no Ukrainian flags hanging around buildings or political signs out. You could not tell it was Election Day. I think Election Day in the states is more visible. The male candidate was the projected winner as of last night.

Our day today will be looking for clothes for the boys to go home in. The clothes that they currently use will be left at the orphanage. We have to provide everything for them. Mike is going to enjoy this day!!  (Note: the little squiggle to the left of the parenthesis is what the 'smiley face' in MS Word looks like when pasted here. And, NO, Mike will not enjoy clothes shopping.)

The pictures: dinner last night was tasteless pizza served at a wonderful, warm, friendly restaurant (there are lots of leftovers, Ha). The other is a photo of a young boys lips, up close, with flash. OK, it is at least different from our normal fare...... :-)