As of Monday we have gather and signed what we need to send the documents to the proper places, now we wait for the response. It looks like we are all in for the long haul as Richard and the girls and Dan were scheduled to leave the 19th but without a court date that is not happening. So all tickets have been rescheduled to the 9th of April. If for some reason we need a few more days I will stay but we are hopeful we will all be heading home together then. So once again calling all prayer warriors.
Several things are working against us, the paper work delay, the new court and confusion to why a family of 7 needs more children. We have also spontaneous bouts of homesickness, we really miss our friends, family and Mexican food. That said we have been blessed more then we deserve with a wonderful apartment and the confirmation that our delay is not a problem. A welcoming church ( with the possibility to get full family translation next Sunday to English, will update you if it works) and Josh and Zac are playing praise and worship songs for several grade levels of bible time at the Internate. We are also enjoying the company of the boys, or new Ukrainian friends and even shopping with our axe wielding taxi driver.
Yesterday we took balloons to the Internate and made balloon animals. We went through about 50 balloons in 45 minutes. The kids really seemed to appreciate the small gesture and it touched our heart how something so simple made so many kids smile.
Zac is still mastering the front and back flips, today he and Joseph together did back flips off a 4 foot set of parallel bars. Joseph also did a back flip off a 7 foot bar which cause us a bit more concern but each time he lands on his feet. They even had Danny almost make a front flip, he master everything but the landing on your feet part.
We hope to have a court day soon, and even though I am repeating myself I will continue to ask you all for your prayers.
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Hey Barker Fam, We are praying fervantly! We know how anxious all this can make you, and you do have the added burden of being the "newbies" in the new court system. Rest assured that our Master Judge is in control and all things will work out in His time, for His Glory! Blessings to you all, hugs & kisses to all our Ukrainian friends and a special "what's up dude?" to the axe wielding Ukrainian taxi driver!!! In His love, J&L and boys
ReplyDeleteBarker Clan,
ReplyDeleteYou all have been in our constant prayers. Remember it will all happen in God's timing. I know sometimes that it would be nice to know his timing, but be patient and keep up the good spirits. It sounds as if you are waiting for his time, but doing a good work while waiting. God may be using this for his glory through you to others! Let it shine, The Maggi's