Internet problems

John said that they added more minutes on their modem there but something didn't work right as it was all used up within 30 minutes...so they may be offline for a while until they figure it out.

They were able to move to an apartment near the beach (the Black Sea I think) which is more comfortable and they can fix food there (they'd previously been in a hotel). There is no air condition but they said it is nice and breezy since they are near the water. John got very little sleep last night because someone was blarring Techno music, and Lily was up a few times too (taking her poopy diaper off). Poor Daddy...please keep him in your prayers.

They went to the beach and enjoyed the water (well, Joshua didn't like it) but it was very crowded and unfortunately, some very inappropriate beach outfits (or lack of) which is so very frustrating that they were exposed to that. IF they return again, it will be late in the day when most people aren't there. Makes me yearn even more for them to be out of there and back home.

Haylee said her tummy isn't feeling well so please keep her in your prayers too.
Lily continues to be very picky with eating but likes juice. Joshua is reported to be very easy going and happy usually, unless he is very hungry or if Lily is crying it causes him to cry too....aww!

I guess our translator tried hard to get the passports earlier when they applied but they said it was impossible. She has left town and is due back before next Wednesday. Perhaps God will change the plans but if not, I'm trying to work on being content while we wait...almost another 2 weeks--which seems so unbearably long. I know it is far harder on John having to deal with caring for the needs of our new chidren in a strange place where you don't know the language and feel without control, without cribs, highchairs, toys etc... but atleast now they can cook, and I thank God that our daughters are there to give physical help and encouragement. Naomi has been reminding her Daddy that we have been blessed in so many ways and Haylee encouraged me to find rest in Jesus, who will help us all through it. So precious. As John reminded me, it may not going as fast as we'd hoped, but it is going well...the kids are out of the orphanage, birth certificates have been obtained, passports applied for...we just await for them to come in so we can move on. So we're praying for patience while we wait, and need to make the most of it ....
them as they bond with and get to know the kids waiting there,
and me to enjoy the younger kids here and make the most of the time to pack for our move and prepare for what lies ahead.

We so appreciate your prayers for our family right now.