In light of some of my recent self pitying posts, I've suddenly noticed how much joy we are surrounded by with our children. We are having a spectacularly beautiful Spring in Virginia, and our kids can't wait to go outside every day and play.
Christian has been reluctant to swing, but in the same week that he started riding his bike, he's conquered his fear of the swing! It's amazing to witness how much joy a child can have by simply swinging, and how much joy a parent gets by watching their children make progress. 
Galyna is delighted now that watermelon season is here! This girl could easily consume a watermelon a day. We call them "galla-melons" around the house. 
My older daughter has proven to be an excellent student, especially when it comes to studying the Bible. She reads and studies daily in her NIV and her Russian Bible, and has scored 100 on all her recent quizzes in Bible class. She actually scored 105 for acing the 91st Psalm - early!Our daughters are one-quarter Jewish, so I like to imagine that Nastia seems to have an almost instinctive grasp of the Psalms. I think she is also beginning to "get" the gospel, and will soon meet with our Youth Pastor in preparation to become a communicant member of the church.
Witnessing this has provided her parents with a good lesson. We haven't pushed it on her, except to insist that she attends Sunday School, Worship, and Youth Group regularly. She was very unenthusiastic at first, but obviously God had different plans for her!
She has been surrounded by wonderful teachers, mentors, and so many people praying for her.
To God be the glory.
4 comments:
I love to see you rejoice in your children - and really, your earlier post didn't seem self-pitying at all! You must be so delighted with Anastasia. I would be!
I agree with Annie. The previous posts haven't been self-pitying. I appreciate that you've shared the gamet of emotions post adoptive parents go through. If we didn't know other families were going through the same thing, how isolated we would feel.
My girls can eat a whole watermelon too! Glad to read about the joys of your family too!
I see all of your children just blossoming. :) How great Christian conquered his fear of the swing, too. This is a great triumph! So funny about Galyna eating watermelons and your "new" name for them. How wonderful to hear of Anastasia's interest in the Bible. God is working in her life and I pray she continues to seek Him. They are all wonderful children.
Guess what? It looks like we may be able to get an appointment THIS YEAR! I am so happy! SDA will start accepting dossiers in Sept for the remainder of 2008. There are many facilitators not showing up to submit and by default, they have to meet their quota of 1453. They should have everyone that is waiting now done by Sept and then they will start finishing up their "quota" by accepting new dossiers. YAY! We are trying like crazy to get the rest of the funds and go get our boy the end of this year! Thank you for your constant prayers for us. They are working! :)
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