Extended Family

Well, today did not go exactly as planned. It took us 4 hours in Bilipillya to get 2 documents. It was supposed to be only 1-2 hours. This was before we went to Trustenyets (1.5 hours away) to get his new birth certificate and id number. We did not get back to Sumy until 5:30 and the orphanage closes at 5, 40 minutes away from Sumy. SO, we weren't able to get Micah tonight. We are going first thing in the morning to pick him up! So since I don't have anything special to say, I want to take a minute to tell you all about our true Ukrainian dinner experience. Nic's mom invited us to dinner last night. When we arrived, she was so excited and had all of her best dishes set out for our meal. I WAS able to learn how they make their version of crepes and even made a few! We had chicken & mushroom crepes, caviar crepes, pork casserole, mashed potatoes, egg salad, fresh vegetables, mushroom salad, and chicken soup. To top it all off, we ate homemade pirogies (called vireneky)! To drink, we had homemade cranberry cocktail. The food was delicious and the Zakharchenko family was wonderful company that showered us with gifts. I always knew that I have Ukrainian roots, but now I have a Ukrainian family. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Philippians 3:20