Thursday, May 5th, 2011

We spent over 7 weeks with Jason last year. The joy continues in discovering more about him. On the long drive south and around town yesterday he pointed to several places that he remembered before he moved to the orphanage. The hospital for instance, where he told about having his appendix removed. Another building was where he had lived with his grandmother. Then a store where he had been with school friends. The circus for a field trip.

Today he enjoyed drawing in a sketch pad:

Don't know what we'll do with two sons that enjoy performing:

We had the privilege of hosting Matthias while his parents adopted Anya and Samuel today. 

To make a good day great, Jason insisted on cooking dinner.

Sometimes it becomes a challenge to wait for the phone to ring linking us to the next appointment and then the next document. When that happens these reminders linger:

• The days in Kiev are precious, without duplication.
• Simple living as experienced here is a true blessing - with great value.
• The real parenting has yet to begin.

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Rain is coming down at this very moment (11:15 PM) in Kiev, Ukraine. I pray (earnestly) that it does not come down in Eagan, Minnesota today. It's Spring Arts Night at Lucas'(and Jason's) school. My co-chair is now the 'chair'. With mega-help from Dave and a bunch of others. If any body can continue the success of this event it's Stacey!