Friday, March 18, 2011

Our Son

    Our God is an awesome God!  These words have been ringing in my ears from Atlanta to Frankfurt to Riga, Latvia.   My small mind is incapable of comprehending the magnitude of God's ability, mercy, grace and love.  How He could ever find me worthy of such an awesome responsibility to serve him in this mission.  Mike and I both are overwhelmed by His love and the call to serve as parents to these two young men.  Tears rolled down my cheeks numerous times as we were in flight to Germany.  I would look over at Mike and we would both smile knowing where we were headed.  The joy of this journey has only increased as we move closer to having our boys here with us in the apartment.
    When we arrived and grabbed our luggage....I didn't pack lightly.....we were greeted by our driver.  Mike describes him as a bald headed Russian bear...he...he!! Mike leaned over to me and whispered I think we are in a cheap spy movie.  It is only those who love my sweet husband who can appreciate this humor! Mike had me sit in the front seat next to "the bear".  Well, it turns out that our driver was a wonderful man and devoted father.  He could not speak English and would call his daughter (while driving very fast down the road) to translate for him.
   When we arrived at the apartment, we were greeted by a precious young lady who helped us settle into our apartment and then go to the bank.  She explained the process of exchanging our money.  This was such a blessing.  I gave her a small gift for her kindness and she was overwhelmed with joy.  Latvian people are so warm and loving.  It is a beautiful city with so much history.  I will take some pictures today to post.  As many of my friends know....my traveling companion is the walking history channel.  He of course has mapped out every musuem here and every historic site to see.  It is such a blessing to walk down these streets and feel the presence of freedom for these people.  The architecture is beautiful and I want to take pictures for the boys to have for memories.  Mike is going to draw one of his pen and ink drawings of their favorite building for their room. 
    Now....the best part.....yesterday!!!!  We woke up and grabbed some breakfast and then Daina, our attorney picked us up to go to meet Davids.  We were both nervous and couldn't wait to see him.  It felt like it took hours to drive across town.  When we arrived at the orphanage, we were greeted by the director and social worker who were delightful people.  As I mentioned before Latvian people are precious and I am so honored to be able to meet them and become friends. We spoke for a few minutes and then were taken to a nice family room to meet with Davids.  When he came into the room, he grabbed me and gave me a big hug.  He did the same for Mike.  Tears on every face.  He is amazing.....!!!  I cannot desccribe how great this kid is!!  I know that GOD protected him just for us and to do great and mighty things in his life!!!!!! God's power is amazing!!! We sat and talked for about thirty minutes and then we went to his room.  He showed us all of his creations....very talented!  He made me this special box....Mike was impressed by his handy work.  He even dove tailed the corner pieces.  This meant alot to Mike....the builder, contractor, carpenter and as I call him the oragama artist of scrap wood! We gave him a small gift of Star Wars Legos and he put it together in about five minutes.  He and T-Kirby are going to be great brothers. He had already packed his bag, so we brought it back to the apartment.  After court today, we should be able to bring him back to stay with us.
   Today...Friday, March 19th, 2011....is our first court appearance.  I am nervous, but so excited and cannot wait to have Davids here with us in the apartment.  We are waiting on Daina and her son to pick us up for court.  Daina is a precious lady and everyone who is waiting to to come to Latvia will LOVE her!!!
    Anyway....I will post more later with pictures.

Love,
Penny




27 comments:

  1. God is good! Beyond thrilled for your sweet family!

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  2. How wonderful!! Thanking God today for your heart and willingness to bring this young man home!

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  3. Tears! I have been so blessed to just watch God work this out for the good for Davids and your family :)

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  4. Wow...he looks like you!

    What an amazing part of this incredible journey. When do you get Peter?

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  5. Oh awesome indeed! Hope everything goes smoothly!

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  6. So happy for you and thrilled beyond words for Davids. Can't wait to see how the rest of the journey unfolds. God is good ALL the time!

    P.S. Nice to meet you.

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  7. Praising God for His faithfulness ... and yours!

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  8. Oh a picture so many of us have been praying to see!! Thank you for sharing with us 'virtual' friends.
    Suz

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  9. Soooo happy for your family!! I have been checking back often wondering when you would get to travel!! Enjoy this time!

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  10. SO SO SO Happy to see Davids with his MOM!!!! I cant wait for more pictures, and word that the adoption is final. Still praying for your whole family, and sweet Davids!

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  11. Rejoice, REJOICE! All glory to God!

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  12. Praise the Lord, who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly all/more than we ask! We are so happy for all of you...the tears are flowing!

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  13. Praise GOD!!! Im sooo happy for your family. Praying court goes smoothly today. I rejoice with you!

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  14. Oh, will you get to bring both Davids and Peter home withyou on this trip??

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  15. So happy to see this story and pics! Thank you for sharing, and please continue to post when you can--we love hearing God actively at work!!!!!

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  16. I am sitting here in tears.. remember how such a SHORT time ago I read about this boy's horror and sadness over a failed adoption.. and now look! Look at what God has done for you all!! You are my heroes!

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  17. What a wonderful blessing. We are praying for you all.
    Elizabeth King

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  18. Oh Praise God! Crying tears of joy for all of you! Blessings! Janet

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  19. Praise God!! What a wonderful post, crying as I read of your meeting with Davids. Such wonderful news!!! :))))))

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  20. That picture made me cry. This is wonderful!

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  21. Thanks be to God, you are so blessed with this precious boy. I am so thankful that he is home, finally!
    I heard about David from a friend, and he touched our hearts so, his story, heartbreaking. But it finally happened!

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  22. This has me in tears! Praise God for bringing your family and Davids together!!!

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  23. sooooooooooo wonderful!!!! i can't put into words how truly overjoyed i am for all of you! what a HUGE answer to prayer. i have checked often to see when you'd be traveleing. how wonderful! praying that all the details come together!!

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  24. Tears of joy!!! So thankful and happy that Davids is finally with HIS FAMILY!

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