We got to see Irina!!! She was in Kiev on a field trip on a big river boat. After calling the orphanage inBerdyansk, we found out that she wasn't there and that she was in Kiev. Our Sense agency helper (Yulia) "just happened" to know the lady that ran the tours and hooked us up. Irina was soooo surprised to see us. It was as wonderful as we imagined it would be. We also got to see the Henry's sweet little girl Olga and she gave us a big hug too.
We are heading to Berdyansk via train tonight at 8:30 pm and should bet to Berdyansk at around 1030 tomorrow morning to start process. Irina will return to the orphanage on Friday so we'll get to see her then.
Please keep the prayers going!! They are really working!!
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Bev & Gary: I am so thankful that things are going well. I know you are sad about Victoria, but, as you said, you have done everything you could. You are in my thoughts and prayers ... God speed! Laura
Bev & Gary, how wonderful! What blessing to finally see Irina knowing you will soon bring her "home"! Keep that video camera going :) we will all love to experience some of your journey. God bless, glad things are progressing, we are praying! Love, Debbie & Dale
How can we thank you enough for being there to hug Olga?! : )
May the Lord continue to make your path straight.
Love, Jim & Jean
Mom and Dad I miss you so much but am glad to hear everything seems to be going well. Pray for the Hires family as John passed away and is with the Lord. Love Britt
Dear Gary and Bev,
We are relived to know that things are progressing so well! I am so sorry to hear about Vika but God has a plan. We love you and will continue to send prayers!
Love, Amy, Mark & family
Hi Guys,
I have just finished reading your "blog" of events and I am so happy to hear that everything is going so well. I will keep you in my prayers everyday. Plese know that I am here to help if you need anything. Stay happy!!!
Your friend,
Michele (Morin)
хорошии друзья! Thanks for keeping us posted! We are so excited for you and Iryna! Please tell her that we received her letters--and we're all looking forward to seeing her in person.
Zach and Abby are doing great-I'm taking Zach to Maya on MOnday, but we think a piece of his wisdom tooth came out at dinner last night and that it was the culprit.
We can't wait to hear the whole story! Love & Prayers, Charlene
Hi Beverly and Gary,
I think Nancy might have forwarded my email to you, but I first met Ira 2 years ago when I first went to Berdyansk and have been praying for a family for her ever since! I'm so excited for you and am praising God for this answered prayer- it brings me to tears. I live in Kiev and work at CBN here, so if you could give me a call or send me an email it would be so wonderful to connect with you all when you are back in Kiev with Ira.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen.Springs@cbn-cis.org
+8 096 331 9363
Hi Gary & Bev,
This is Effie from HQ in Wash, DC. Know that my prayers are with you all and your new family additions!
God's Blessings to all of you.
Effie, Bobby & Brandon
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