The Journey Begins
We were told today that we can take the kids from the orphanage and board a train at 7:20 pm on Tuesday. We will ride all night, arrive in Kiev at 6:00 AM; on Wednesday go check in at our flat; then go to the US Embassy submit some initial paperwork before 12:00; then go do medical exams. On Thursday at 2:00 PM we will pick up our Visas. On Friday, we can fly home!
That is, if no unforseen problem occurs. Our passports are supposed to be here at 1:00 tomorrow, but if not, they should be here on Wednesday. If that's the case, then they will overnight them to us.
So, we told the kids today that we are taking them out of the orphanage tomorrow. I wish you could have seen their expressions. They each responded with "Forever?!" Then they giggled, and danced, and acted like kids. It was really cool.
They are all excited. And Kimberly and I feel like it is Christmas Eve. We can't wait to get home. We can't wait to take these kids home. Forever.
That is, if no unforseen problem occurs. Our passports are supposed to be here at 1:00 tomorrow, but if not, they should be here on Wednesday. If that's the case, then they will overnight them to us.
So, we told the kids today that we are taking them out of the orphanage tomorrow. I wish you could have seen their expressions. They each responded with "Forever?!" Then they giggled, and danced, and acted like kids. It was really cool.
They are all excited. And Kimberly and I feel like it is Christmas Eve. We can't wait to get home. We can't wait to take these kids home. Forever.
posted by Tony Merida at
12:04 PM
8 Comments:
Tony & Kimberly, what wonderful news!! Praying everything goes smoothly & that you are back in Mississippi on the 15th/16th. Those little kids have no idea what a wonderful thing is happening to them--ya'll are opening a door for them that will give them so much more opportunity to live their lives to the fullest! God bless you both for the unconditional love you have extended to these sweet children. Can't wait to meet them!!
Janice Martin
Thrilled for you! Praying all goes well in Kiev and that your travels are safe and fun!!!
AMEN BROTHER !
Praying now that the medical exams are good & passports are quickly ready for you.
Praying now that the trains, planes, and automobiles are covered harmonically & safely every mile back to Mississippi.
YOUR PRECIOUS SOULS ARE LOVED
Woo-hoo! Praise the Lord! Will be praying that all goes smoothly and on schedule!
Patience and Love, that what they need. I'll be praying for safe, smooth travel. Looking forward to seeing them. Cried today when I thought about them saying bye to their little friends there, maybe we should just run an orphanage. So many need homes. Mom
Greetings from Spain! We are following your journey and are thankful for the frequent updates. We will be praying for peaceful travel and quick paperwork. Looking forward to seeing how the Lord will work out all of the details for your travel back home!
With joy-Katie Brou
WONDERFUL news! I hope you all can hear the cheers and feel the prayers as we ask the Lord to pave your way home with safety and speed! :)
WONDERFUL news! I hope you all can hear the cheers and feel the prayers as we ask the Lord to pave the way home with safety and speed!! :)
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