I too had done some journalling and was not able to post it to the blog. It was good stuff too. Kayla has told you most of it though. If any of you are wondering why it is so difficult for us to do what we want on internet, I will explain briefly. They don't do flash drives or USB everywhere. You really have to hunt for these places. We thought oh how convenient it will be to journal and copy pictures to our memory key in our apartment and then just go take a few minutes to find a computer with an internet connection and update everything in a few minutes. Not so. Also, they don't have it set up for us to use our own computer and their internet. I guess not many people in Ukraine have their own computers. That's probably why they have so many internet cafe's. Anyway, this is probable boring some of you, so I'll move on.
We had a great time today playing with our 3 kids. Doesn't that sound great? I can't wait to bring my family home. We getting strangely familiar with this place... a little. We got from the orphanage to our apartment, to McDonald's, and to the internet cafe all by ourselves, without a translator. We did find a Ukrainian boy about 13 years old in the internet cafe who knew some English and was very helpful. So I guess we are didn't do it all by ourselves. I will also add that as soon as I give myself credit for doing something by myself, I am soon reminded that it is God who really coordinates. So to God goes the credit. For helping us learn some Russian to get us by. For sending us an Englist speaking person every once in a while, and for our translator, whom we of course are very dependent on. I want to thank all of you personally for your posts to our website. We enjoy reading them so much and appreciate all of your prayers as well. Please continue to pray for Dima and Anya that they will be able to learn English quickly and adjust to life in their home. I know they will be great kids and will have a great example in Kade.
Well we have been at this internet cafe, which is really a gaming center that is dark and full of internet gaming junkies. Really nice people though, I'm sure. :) I think it is time to go.
Until next time, we look forward to blogging with you again soon.
Scott
3 comments:
YAHOOO!!! We are so terrifically excited for all five of you! We logged on for the first time tonight to see how things were going; know that we are completely stoked for you and that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ryan & Rebecca
Hi, Kade! I can't wait to play with you and your brother and sister. Nothing new here, just the usual. I miss playing with you. I haven't had very much homework lately. I got a few new legos. Do you think Dima and Anya will like legos? See you soon. David
Hi, Thompson family. We're praying that you will be able to come home soon, but in the meantime, we'll pray for a good internet cafe, good food, an occasional English speaker, continued good communication and heart bonding within your family. At least you don't have to worry about what to wear -- sounds like anything goes over there! Things are good here. David misses Kade (well, we all do) but enjoys reading about your adventures. Thanks for the regular updates! Love, Dottie
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