Meeting JOH Kids Tomorrow at Airport

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What a difference time makes.  I now look back on my time in Kiev with a lot of positive memories.  Zach and I actually have discussed going back to Kiev to visit the orphanage and take in Kiev, but this time as tourists.  When I read stories with Anya at bedtime, we often speak of Sergei and Igor, and some of  the humorous and good things we shared with them.  Anya still prays for Irina, and mentions kids she knew in the orphanage, and the kids here at prayer time.

The kids are doing well.  Anya is homeschooled, as is Matthias, and Samuel will soon be getting speech assistance from the school district.  Anya is super excited to see the Journey of Hope kids coming in from Kiev tomorrow, on her Birthday, no less.  Zach is also excited and asked if he could come.  ECAS cautioned us from the start to get the kids into counseling right away, and boy, were they right.  Anya and Samuel see a counselor each week, and the improvement in each is something to behold. 

Speaking of ECAS, I have completely reconciled with them.   I brought the kids by to see Zina and Judy about a month ago, and the visit was like seeing family again.  Zina and Judy were hard at work brining more kids to homes that are looking for kids.  We are looking forward to seeing Zina and Judy as much as we are seeing the other kids, and parents.  We have many pictures.  I'll add them soon.  Thanks for visiting our site.

 Photos:  Christmas Day, and the kids are having fun opening presents.
 Samuel kicking back last night watching Animal Planet with Matthias and Dad.
 Anya and Nina hanging out at the Airport today (12/28/11) when Journey of Hope 2011 kids come.
 Zina and Anya in a nice photo.  Zina says Anya's english is really good.
 This is a photo of Alex (Sasha).  I remember him from Ukraine...very well behaved boy.

 Natasha and Anya chatting.  Add a touch of Zach to this scene, and you soon had mayhem of Natasha and Zach chasing each other, and the other kids in the airport.  I think I got a couple stares...you know, the kind that say, hey buddy...reign your kids in.
 Some of the little ones here for Journey of Hope.

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