Go With the Flow...

Well - we've learned already that when you're here (or in any foreign country, for that matter) you've just got to be flexible.

We didn't move today.  Kind of a bummer.  We packed everything up when Niko called - shoved everything into suitcases, put away our toiletries, packed up our groceries - and just as we were about to head out the door to Niko's car, he called us.

"oh guys...I'm so very sorry.  Your apartment is not ready - a water pipe broke.  Maybe tomorrow."

Bummer. But really - Niko was so, so nice about it.  He was very apologetic, even though he had nothing to do with it.

Let me say - we like Niko.  No - we LOVE Niko!  He's great.

So, tomorrow we move.

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After Niko picked us up - we went to the SDA to get our referral.  Again - total piece of cake.  We just sat there - showed our passports, signed our names, and that was it.

Spa-see-ba.

I mean, Thank You :)

And in return - we got our translated dossier back, with the referral on top.

It was a little crazy, holding that dossier again.  It feels like we sent it so long ago.  It was such a huge part of our lives.  And now it's back in our hands.

Okay, so maybe I'm being overly sentimental :)

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Tomorrow we meet Carter.  Niko will pick us up at 9:00a, and we have an appointment at the orphanage at 10:00a.

That, to me - is amazing.  Totally incredible.  All of this emotion - all of this struggle - all of this fighting within myself, all for this little guy.

Can't wait to post photos tomorrow.

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We've Skyped today (with Jake's parents & brother, and my Uncle Greggy) for the first time since being here.  I cannot tell you how good it was for us.  I thought for sure that it would make my homesickness worse.  But it totally, absolutely helped.

If you're coming behind us - remember this.  Do NOT be afraid to Skype.  It will make things so much better.

And can I just say, I loved seeing our sweet Moses' floppy lips on our computer today.  We said "treat?" and he cocked his head the best he could, just for us.

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Thanks for bearing with me through this rambling post :)  When I have a few minutes, I try to get out what I can :)

Tonight we'll go out with Bryan and Alecia again, as they leave in the morning for their region.  Not sure when we'll see them again - but we'll continue to pray for their journey.

God is good!

One Thing I Know For Sure: I'm cravin' me some TGI Friday's!  Tonight just might be a mozzarella cheese stick night...!  It's the little things :)