It was a quiet day. Valera never got out of his pajamas. With everyone not feeling great, we made it a movie marathon day. More Ratatouille (in Russian), and more Spiderman (in Russian). Valera is certain to give each of us covers and pillows, food and drink. I am not sure if he enjoys the movie itself as much as he enjoys taking care of us.
I walked to the grocery store and decided to buy a new DVD...The Incredibles. When I got back from the store, I handed the movie to Valera and his facial expression was priceless. We watched it two times today...back to back. Although it was offered in a Russian translation as well, Valera chose the English version. That was exciting.
I have fallen to the virus as well. More than the sore throat, my dad and I have sweats and chills...feeling clammy and run down. If Valera feels that way too, he hasn't described that to me. We have been without Anya since Monday so maybe he has more symptoms than I know of. But not wanting to play soccer, or UNO, is telling. (we did play two games today, I won both and he lost his gusto).
Ted should arrive around midnight which we are happy about. He was able to retrieve his luggage today. Praise God! He has peanut butter for us....we are lacking in the protein department here. Interesting fact about Ukraine - they have NO peanut butter. Lots of sunflower seeds though. Ukraine grows an enormous amount of sunflowers. It's actually very beautiful.
At any rate, tomorrow is our much awaited court appointment - 1 pm our time so 6 am east coast time.
Please pray that all goes according to God's plan and that we would feel up for the days events. It's at least an hour drive to court. In addition, please pray for my left eye. I have a sty or something on my eyelid...quite uncomfortable.
The adventure continues.....
Good luck tomorrow lisa!!!! I hope you feel better... I'll pray for some relief.... I hope everything goes exactly as God wishes and you have planned! I hope you can get back pronto :) Valera is such a sweetie! I love the fact that he takes care of you! That's very sweet! The Incredibles is my all time favorite movie :) So0000 funny! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteIt is just miserable to be sick in Ukraine ... although you can get anitbiotics over the counter ... you never really know what you are taking!!! Scary... Praying for relief for all. We love you and pray for your health and court date. love, karol
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteTo hear Valera call himself Valera Miller must have been such sweet music in the midst of not feeling well. What joy! I read it out loud to Chaz and got all choked up even saying it out loud. I can only imagine the feelings it must have evoked for you. I am praying for all of you and for the court date tomorrow. I pray that all goes smoothly and that you all begin to feel well. I am so glad Ted will be in tonight and that his luggage will be arriving with him (yay for peanut butter!). I can't describe how it felt to see and talk to Ted, MK, and Delaney on Sunday at church. As Carter said, I basically just cried through it, but that's okay, right? I can't wait to meet and hug Valera, too. I'm with Karen, I just want to hug him and welcome him to our extended community group family. We love you, Lisa, and we continue to lift you all up in prayer!
Rochelle
Oh Lisa, I am so sorry to hear you are so sick with a fever, all of you. We pray for speedy recovery and that Ted does not get sick too. That is such a bummer, just before the big court date, but I am sure you all will rally enough energy to get through all you need to accomplish tomorrow. It was such a blessing to see Ted in church last Sunday and mk and delaney are glowing with excitement over their new brother. Teds joy and excitement talking about Valera was priceless.
ReplyDeleteWe miss you Lisa. Love and prayers to you all,
Karen and Alan