We spent the morning getting a walking tour of the city from one of the teachers from the orphange that we had met in America. Her name is Sphetlana (?) and she shared a ride with us on Friday back to the city from the orphange. The city is beautifully situated on the sea with a large port to one side and a city water front park in the middle. There is an amusement park and water park in the area as well. (closed for the season) There are many statues to take pictures in front of here. One is a "wishing chair" in which you sit to make a wish. We also sat on a large fish named Boo to get our picture taken. There is a beach and many were fishing from the shore.
We had coffee and hot chocolate (very sweet) and some snacks before catching a ride to the orphange. (Kathy and Dave came in from the overnight train just before we left the hotel)
Please pray for us tomorrow as we will meet at 8:00am with the inspector who will then go with us to the orphange to see how we interact with Irina- who picked out her name today-Erin Taylor Bruce. We thought she'd want to keep her first name but she changed her mind and asked to become Erin. We know alot of nice Erin's and Taylor is a special name to us too so it seemed to work out.
Blessings.
6 comments:
Wow, Erin Taylor! We like it! (of course!) Praying that Monday goes beautifully for you. Berdyansk sounds OK! Bet it's a bit chilly near the water, eh? We are back from NY now - had a great time. It was truly autumn there! THANKS for the updates!!! Hug our girl for us! (again)!
~The Henrys
Gary and Bev
I am so happy for you guys (and a wee bit envious)! I am praying for you. It sounds like quite the adventure. Work is good.
Paul
CDR Bruce and Mrs. Bruce,
Glad to hear all is going well we are praying for you and that all well continue to go smoothly and that God will continue to open all the right doors for you guys you both are an inspiration for others and a blessing for the children you are touching while you are there.
By the why CDR Bruce HAPPY BOSSES DAY, TODAY. You are missed around the office but we know you are completeing a grandor more rewarding mission.
God Bless,
YN3 McCormick
Erin Taylor Bruce! What a beautiful name! And Erin is close to Iryna, so the transition should be easy. It sounds like things are going smoothly. That's what we've been praying for. So happy for you! Can't wait to see you all home. ~Nancy, Steve and girls
Hey you two!
We're so excited for you! We can't wait to meet her. Ya know, Britt is right, the Lord has his plan for Vica,and no matter what, she has the Lord with her.
Grant and lisa
Gary and Bev -- thanks for all the updates!!! It's great to know how to pray for you as things change and seem to have a momentum all their own. Congratulations to Erin!! We, of course, think that's a wonderful name - did you know it means "peace"? Can't wait for all to return. We're praying for you!
~margaret bacon
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