Well, it's Monday evening here and Yuri brought us to an internet cafe. We have just enjoyed a delightful meal in which I had pizza and Jason had borsch and enjoyed it very much. The city is very beautiful. It was snowing when we arrived in Kiev and continued until this morning. The city is not what we expected - I'm not really sure what we expected, but it's different nonetheless. The architecture is exquisite and the people, especially the women, are very beautiful and fashionable. Our apartment is wonderful and very spacious. The bathroom is even equipped with a garden tub and shower head - not at all what we were expected from some of the internet pictures we had viewed. We miss home tremendously, especially Ashton, but we know that God has brought us here for a purpose and everything will work out according to His will.
Our facilitator, Yuri, has been wonderful. His English is excellent and he is very easy to get along with - another prayer answered on this awesome journey. We made it through Customs in a whirlwind. We were greeted at the gate by a man holding a sign with our name and then we literally ran to keep-up with the people assisting us - once again, another blessing. The plane rides were uneventful - thankfully. We met a couple in Nashville who are here in Ukraine with us with an appointment date on Wednesday as well. On the ride from New York to Kiev, we were with a group of orphans who had been visiting in California. One little boy was supposed to sit beside me next to the window but was terrified. He looked at me and said, "No English! No English!" Jason switched seats with him and everything was fine. The food was great on the plane but they were trying to feed you everytime you turned around.
When we got to the apartment, Yuri took us to the market and we bought some ham, cheese, mayo, bread, bananas, and water. We exchanged some money and are now trying to figure-out their system. We are really excited to be able to experience Ukraine. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us next!
Thank you for all the posts, e-mails, and encouragment. We are having a wonderful time, and we can definitely feel your prayers. There is no doubt in our minds that we are not in God's will. We can't wait to see what blessings he has in store for us next!
Take care of the homefront!
Love,
Jason and Erica
Our facilitator, Yuri, has been wonderful. His English is excellent and he is very easy to get along with - another prayer answered on this awesome journey. We made it through Customs in a whirlwind. We were greeted at the gate by a man holding a sign with our name and then we literally ran to keep-up with the people assisting us - once again, another blessing. The plane rides were uneventful - thankfully. We met a couple in Nashville who are here in Ukraine with us with an appointment date on Wednesday as well. On the ride from New York to Kiev, we were with a group of orphans who had been visiting in California. One little boy was supposed to sit beside me next to the window but was terrified. He looked at me and said, "No English! No English!" Jason switched seats with him and everything was fine. The food was great on the plane but they were trying to feed you everytime you turned around.
When we got to the apartment, Yuri took us to the market and we bought some ham, cheese, mayo, bread, bananas, and water. We exchanged some money and are now trying to figure-out their system. We are really excited to be able to experience Ukraine. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us next!
Thank you for all the posts, e-mails, and encouragment. We are having a wonderful time, and we can definitely feel your prayers. There is no doubt in our minds that we are not in God's will. We can't wait to see what blessings he has in store for us next!
Take care of the homefront!
Love,
Jason and Erica
8 comments:
I hope ever thing goes well and you will be getting a little baby soon when you can send a picture
of the child.
I love you both,
Aunt Mae
Great to hear! God's blessings on you as you wake up soon and head to your appointment at the SDA. Our prayer is still that you guys are the shortest in-country people to date so you can get back home with your new child and introduce him/her to the rest of your family!
Blessings,
Dave and Gina Holland
Just a little reminder that we are praying for your family. Hope everything goes well tomorrow. I enjoyed reading about Ashy's adventures with BoBo. Sounds like he's training her well!
Love and Prayers,
April and Lee Lusk
Hey Guys!
In case you wondered, we were all sick the later part of the week last week, and I didn't want to risk giving you guys anything or we would have been there Saturday morning to see you off....Have you heard anything? Tyler asked me this morning, he knew that you would probably find out something the same day as Trent's bday. Update us when you can!
Love you guys,
MamaPec and the Pecoraro family
Hey guys,
I just wanted to let you know that Ashton is doing just fine at school. He is out on the playground right now playing on the slide with Alexander. I will try to let you guys know some of the cute things he does throughout the day as often as I can. I also wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for your family. You all are very specail to us here at Southeast and we can't wait to meet the new addition to the family. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.
God Bless,
Christie and SEBD staff
We are praying for you guys. God has a plan for you and He is in control (Jeremiah 29:11). He went ahead of you and will remain with you (Deuteronomy 31:8). We can't wait to meet the newest member of the Reed family!!
God bless,
John & Joy Dickerson
Hey, guys!
Ashton was a joy on Sunday morning in Sunday School. He told us all about his little sister and exactly how to pronounce her name! He is very excited, as we are.
With love & prayers,
Sarah Basham & family
I'm so glad things are going great! I will continue to pray for your family.
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