Ukraine Adoption - Day 10 (Sumy)

There's this crooked/slanted bridge from the school to a little store nearby - it's pretty, but a little scary.
It was Pasha's birthday yesterday and the kids had planned for a picnic by the lake (they had taken their own money and bought pork, cakes, sausage, cheese, bread and soda) and wanted us to come with them. We are continually impressed with how these kids look out for each other. They could have done anything they wanted with their money, but they spent it on Pasha's birthday, even buying him gifts. We asked the kids what Pasha would like for his birthday, and they said a fishing pole (we saw him out at the lake a few days before, fishing with some sort of stick or pole) and that gift was right up Matt's alley (will not surprise those of you who know Matt and how much he fishes). Masha helped us find a fishing store and we bought Pasha a fishing pole, reel, etc. (a basic set up). He loved it and was so surprised! We also bought some extra food for the picnic and met them in the afternoon. It was a late night but a lot of fun!

Yuri and Roma manning the fire.

The Gledhill's arrived in Kiev tonight and we spoke with them on the phone. The kids were so excited to hear they had arrived! Unfortunately, they were delayed and re-routed through Rome, and don't have their luggage yet. And their SDA appt. is today! Becky was on her way to find them new toothbrushes to get them through. Pray that their luggage will arrive promptly!!