Well it is our last night in Kharkov (pronounced harkiv) and we board a train at 7:00am tomorrow to go to Kiev. We spent the last two days here even though we finished all of our paperwork on Friday because it is Labor Day on Monday and all of the trains were completely booked. We figured God wanted us to stay here so we could see our new friends again. We had a great time with the Mapp's on Saturday and then were the first Americans in attendance at their Bible study on Sunday morning. We really enjoyed getting to know them and their congregation. Our other new friends were also at church. They are students here from Nigeria/South Africa. We met them in the internet café a week or so before. They are really nice and we enjoyed getting to know them as well. One of them, Francis may be coming to America this summer. How exciting.
Once we get to Kiev, we get two more days off due to their holiday. We will get the children’s required medical exams on Wednesday and their visas from the American embassy on Thursday and have plane tickets to fly home on Friday. Hooray! We are finally coming to America. We are on the final leg of a totally amazing journey. I am so excited to be home, but also to share more stories and memories with all of you in person. We miss you all very much. This will be the last post until we get settled in Kiev and find another internet café.
Thanks for all of your prayers. We are trusting God that he will give us safe travels the rest of our way. I hope you enjoy these pictures. We will post again as soon as possible.
The Thompson Five :)
5 comments:
Hey, Thompson Five!
It has been so wonderful tracking your amazing journey. The women in my Sunday school class have been praying for you, too. Next time I have a SS party at my house, you'll have to come over and meet all of them. I mentioned in my last post that it had finally rained... well,it rained and it rained and it rained some more! We should have lots of green here by the time you get home! It's not grown enough to actually need the lawn mower yet... but that day is definitely coming. I do have a few flowers poking up through the ground -- a welcome sight and ALMOST enough to motivate me to do some yardwork! Ha ha. David says hello to the kids. Can't wait to see you again. Love from the Corleys.
Hey guys!
AWESOME! That is the only word to describe what I am feeling. That picture of you 5 walking away was priceless. Can't wait till your home. Miss ya!!
Love ya...
Kim
ps: 12 (TWELVE) completed layouts from the retreat this weekend! Proud of me????!! :)
Hey, Cler (or Bler??) I REALLY missed you at the retreat! I can't wait to meet your new family and sit with you and hear about all the amazing things the Lord has done! ROCK ON!!!
Laura Atterbury
Hi.! Kids, I just got home from Mexico city. It was tough these last few days not being able to check the Website. The pictures are prescious. Thank you so much! it is wonderful to see all of your smiling faces. It is time for us to nail down some plans for your return. I'm ready!!!!! Can't wait. Much love from G&G
Hi Guys!
I don't know how else to show my appreciation,but God knows better.I have been praying for you all to get back home safely without stress..The few days i spent with you guys were just perfect,very happy and friendly family.Emmanuel did not believe his eyes when we got home.Once again.Thanks a lot and God bless you all..with love
Francis
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