We saw Andrey for a short time tonight. Usually, we are there in the afternoon, but there is never a set time we come. He will ask us at the end of the visit, "What time tomorrow?" We never know, so we tell him that we'll be back. When he asked us on Monday what time for Tuesday, we said we'd be there early in the morning for paperwork, then we'd be back later in the day to see him.
Well, our day was longer than we thought it would be. We didn't get back to the orphanage until 6:00 tonight. He let us know when he got up this morning, he looked out his window and saw our car. He got ready and came down, but by the time he got downstairs, we were gone. Then he waited for us this afternoon...2:00, 3:00, 4:00. I felt so bad. I would've much rather been with him than doing paperwork. But this was an important day for that and we accomplished what we needed to do. He's a sweet, gentle boy who understood all that needed to get done. Do you think he missed us? I know I missed him!
He and Mark spent time throwing a softball back and forth. He seemed to enjoy that! It's fun to have a dad you can play ball with.
Our lovely facilitator, Alla with me and Andrey. Alla is holding Andrey's phrase book. He is working on learning English and might I add, speaks it very clearly!
Continued prayers would be most welcome. Lots going on, but Andrey is doing amazingly well! Thanks to all of you who have been there for us and him. Mark and I speak often of our wonderful friends....all of YOU!
Love and Blessings,
Hansina
Bless him, I bet he did miss you guys! Praying daily! Love the pics, he just fits!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you. Also probably the last thing you need to think about however---your chip in has ended and as people are following your journey I think perhaps the rest of your funds might be donated....I don't know if you can restart the chip-in?...or if the project hopeful one is working that may fulfill the need but some people like to see the chip-in increase to 100% so they can see where you are at...Just thinking. But do not worry about it if it is overwhelming. Just a thought. We continue to pray for you all. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI don't see that on the iPad. Thank you, Ladonna! I'll get to a regular computer and fix it!
DeleteYeah sounds wonderful I am so thankful things are going well and I am praying for all of those back home too my sweet friend. One day we shall meet. Blessings Anne
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my prayers. It is a joy to watch God's work.
ReplyDeleteOh Hansina, I'm so glad that things are going well. You continue to be in our prayers!! Andrey looks like he is getting more and more comfortable with you! Praising God for this journey!
ReplyDeleteHe's an amazing kid, especially because he's wearing a twilight shirt! Back to being more serious though, the picture of Mark and Andrey made me teary eyed, what a beautiful sight to see, every boy, no matter how old, should know the love of their father!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet boy! That must be so tough to have the uncertainty of schedule. Is school out for him for the summer? By the time you read this you will have had ONE WEEK together- WOW! I know that God is growing the bond between you day by day, it is very apparent.
ReplyDeleteSchool is out for him. It doesn't look like they do very much there in the summer. We met one boy who is heading for the States for a hosting program for a month.
DeleteMissed this post somehow ... It certainly does sound like he misses you! That's so sweet =)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rochelle