Saturday was a day of many firsts. We started off the day with sunshine -- something many of you have been praying for. Then, on our visit to Maxim, we were actually able to take him outside!! This was great on so many levels -- Tris was able to work off some energy, they were able to really play together, and we were all just able to relax and enjoy each other's company without feeling "watched" and scrutinized. As you can see from the pictures, the boys loved it! (My boys -- what a ring that phrase has to it!) We were also able to take our first real family picture -- thanks to the high-tech auto-shutter-thingy on my camera!
Things since then have been a bit more up-and-down. We've experienced consistent power failures in our flat -- we never really know what thing will blow the circut again. So far, running the microwave, electric tea kettle, and washing machine (one at a time, mind you) have done it. Last night, Ted got quite a little "shock" while poking around in the fuse box (per the instructions of our translator). Luckily, Dr Newman was on call for us to discuss his symptoms with -- and he's none the worse for the wear (well, a little worse, with a burnt finger.) Currently, we have power, but no hot water. Oh, and 2 of the 3 pairs of jeans Ted and I both brought are sitting in the dead wash machine, soaking wet, and with no hot water to wash them and no radiator heat to dry them with, if they ever get washed... so hopefully we can keep from spilling spaghetti sauce on each of our single remaining pairs of jeans until the others wash and dry... Right now there are repairs being done in one of the neighboring flats, and the endless sound of the drill boring into the walls around us has gotten... tedious... after a few hours!
I hope it doesn't sound like all we ever do is complain, I guess I'm just trying to give you guys a little sense of the small but frustrating issues we deal with each day... I know many of you are praying for us, and we are so grateful for this! Keep praying for sunshine, and patience as we plod through the rainy days until 1) Maxim comes home to us and 2) we all come home!
Love, Kristin
What wonderful pictures guys!! Maxim is so adorable and looks really happy to be with your family! We are still praying for you and all the frustrating things going on amidst the joy of Maxim!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that little Maxim got to play outside with Tristan! At first glance, I actually thought you had posted an old photo of Tris from several years ago when you brought him home. I think I already see a "family resemblance" between the boys in both of their smiling faces! Can't wait to meet my nephew in person! Love and prayers to you all. Catha
ReplyDeleteKristin, we really do appreciate your day to day updates. You make it feel as if we were there with you. Sonny and I have both been to Bulgaria on mission trips and we feel as if we were back there. Thank you again and keep us posted, we so enjoy. Love to all 4 of you.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!! Can't wait to see you guys and meet Maxim. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great 1st family picture & how fun to all get to play outside together. Tristan looks like he will be a wonderful big brother. We'll be praying for more sun and clean jeans :). Jen B.
ReplyDeleteGreat family picture!! Congratulations on your newest addition. I have been thinking about you guys alot lately. Pray that everything goes smoothly. Love you, Cousin Sarah
ReplyDeletecan't wait to meet maxim! looks like a joy. and all those apartment disasters make for good stories. hey...you guys should write a book about this experience or something...
ReplyDeletelove your family photo! we look forward you your return. love, jenny o
ReplyDeleteprecious family photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures of your family!! Thanks for the updates. The Lord bless you all with joy and peace.
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