#3 - Quick Update

Hi all, today was a great day.  We did go clothes shopping with Dima and  a lady friend who showed us (Don Z and kids, Jennie and Ruslan) shortcuts to get to the Trade Center shopping area.  It had a very nice childrens' store. It was past the train station and if anyone wants to go, I am sure that someone on Oleg's team will show you how to get there.  We bought new outfits and shoes for all kids as all of their clothes will be returned to the orphanage.  I am hoping we will have time to go by the orphanage after court on Friday to say goodbye and thanks to all of the caregivers.  We'd like to take some more pictures too.  Friday unfolded so quickly that we didn't really get a chance to do all the things we wanted to ...so we hope there will be another opportunity..(don't worry, Julie, Dima will take your package if I don't get to deliver it).  We also went to see the circus. Oh My! I thought that I was in Las Vegas (some of the costumes were pretty skimpy), but the animal, clown, aerial, and acrobatics were great. I think it was a bit overwhleming for the kids. Later we went to the birthday party of Don's son Asif (not sure about the spelling). It was great fun being with them and good to be with other Americans (and southerners to boot!). We had Kyivska Torte and great ice cream. Our almost new family members are terrific and we can't wait to get them home and settled in...we are also really missing our home group...our already forever kids, John and Ana.  Here is a photo of Maxim, Ruslan, and Oksana at our special luncheon in Gorodnya on Friday.  Please pray that Max's cough gets better.  He is going to the doctor if it has not improved by tomorrow.  God bless and love to all.  Jennie