A quick update
Well it has been a crazy past few weeks, but we are finally here in Russ*a! We left Jackson on Friday morning and arrived in Russ*a on Sunday so please excuse the rambling of this post! Just blame it on the fact that I have been up for three days!
Russ*a is absolutely wonderful! I love this culture and this people and so it is very nice to be back. Josh and I were talking on the plane and he made the comment that it is like I have come full circle-- while in Ukraine, this is the culture that opened my eyes to the gospel's global purpose, to the way our Lord displays his power through the nations, and especially to the plight of the orphan. What an amazing gift to back and experiencing the same things so many years later.
The trip over went extremely well, minus running all over JFK international. Wow, that airport is huge! Despite all my complaints about flying on an airline with "float" in the title, both flights were great, lots of movies, and you can even charge your iPhone at your seat!
We have gotten settled in the hotel and are trying to stay awake until after dinner tonight! Tomorrow morning (Sunday night back home) we will be going to officially accept the referral. Please pray that the meeting goes smoothly and for wisdom for us in how to answer their questions.
We may be able to go to the orphanage tomorrow depending on how long our meeting takes. The city has had quite a lot of snow this year and while I am amazed at how clear the roads are (But I am a Southern girl who is used to things closing with a forecast of snow!), our coordinator remarked that it will take longer to get places.
Josh and I are both doing really well--and doing our best to stay warm in my first experience in negative temperatures. We are very grateful for all of your prayers and support over the past days and weeks. We feel so very loved and definitely feel your prayers.
We will post tomorrow to let you know how things go! We love you all!
Courtney and Josh
Russ*a is absolutely wonderful! I love this culture and this people and so it is very nice to be back. Josh and I were talking on the plane and he made the comment that it is like I have come full circle-- while in Ukraine, this is the culture that opened my eyes to the gospel's global purpose, to the way our Lord displays his power through the nations, and especially to the plight of the orphan. What an amazing gift to back and experiencing the same things so many years later.
The trip over went extremely well, minus running all over JFK international. Wow, that airport is huge! Despite all my complaints about flying on an airline with "float" in the title, both flights were great, lots of movies, and you can even charge your iPhone at your seat!
We have gotten settled in the hotel and are trying to stay awake until after dinner tonight! Tomorrow morning (Sunday night back home) we will be going to officially accept the referral. Please pray that the meeting goes smoothly and for wisdom for us in how to answer their questions.
We may be able to go to the orphanage tomorrow depending on how long our meeting takes. The city has had quite a lot of snow this year and while I am amazed at how clear the roads are (But I am a Southern girl who is used to things closing with a forecast of snow!), our coordinator remarked that it will take longer to get places.
Josh and I are both doing really well--and doing our best to stay warm in my first experience in negative temperatures. We are very grateful for all of your prayers and support over the past days and weeks. We feel so very loved and definitely feel your prayers.
We will post tomorrow to let you know how things go! We love you all!
Courtney and Josh
Full circle indeed! I remember hearing all about the trips years ago, and getting yelled at by you and Hunter for saying silly things like "The Ukraine" :)
ReplyDeleteI love you both so much, and I'm so happy to hear what God is doing in your family.