Today's the Day

Well, it's finally here; the day that we have been waiting for. We are packed and ready to go. We are all so excited to be flying out today. Our plan is to fly to Amsterdam this afternoon and spend the night in an airport hotel. We fly from Amsterdam Monday afternoon and are scheduled to arrive in B'ham Mon. night at 8:30pm. The next 24 hours may be a little stressful, due to all the excitement!!! The only homecoming that I can imagine that could be more exciting is when our Lord returns to take us all to our Heavenly home!!!!

Yesterday, all 3 kids learned the meaning of a "time-out" and the enforcement of the consequence went better than expected (mainly disobedience and pouting). It took a little longer with Kolby, but when he found out that I would not give in and was prepared to stay up all night (just whenever he wanted to sit his 10 minutes was fine with me), he did exactly what I expected. He was then able to enjoy the movie that the others were already watching. They are already beginning to settle down and get used to me, Katie, and Kevin. They are beginning to learn English, but I am glad to have my other 2 little translators to help with the process.

Yesterday, we were able to walk around Kiev a little bit just to get out of the apartment and went to the store to get a few things to eat for last night and breakfast this morning. As I write, the kids are eating the few snacks/fruit that is left in the kitchen.

When I talked to Bobby yesterday, he said that he would be so glad to have us back home. It must be a little too quiet in our house. I told him that he had better enjoy the peace and quiet because it is about to end!!! He just doesn't know!!! I hope that the pantries are stocked, because the kids want to eat non-stop, especially Kolby. Kevin and Katie were saying, "They want to eat all the time." I reminded them of Kevin's eating just 2 short years ago. I honestly do not know where he put all the food that went into his stomach. The kids are also beginning to learn that we eat real meals, we can't just live on chips and chocolate. All 3 love praise and are going to be big helpers, just as their big brother and sister are!!!

Last night, our devotion was Psalm 119:105-112 and do not be afraid, because God is with us and we can learn Bible verses to help us when we are afraid. Elijah said that he is afraid of snakes and Keri Jo said that she is afraid of the dark. Katie and Kevin were both afraid of the dark for awhile, but that is much better now. Kevin and Katie translated the Bible verses and the devotion reading in Ukrainian so that the kids could understand. They are learning that we ask the blessing before eating, and Keri Jo even prayed last night for God to help Kolby with his attitude.

I am excited to have such an opportunity to have a positive impact in the life of all 5 of them. I also can't wait to see all of our family in B'ham!!

We will see you all in just a couple of days!!!

Kim