Hello from Moscow! We are here safe and sound, and are trying to get adjusted to the time zone change. Whiile it's 3PM at home, it's 11 PM here...and with flying since yesterday, we haven't gotten too much sleep. Just wanted to make sure I made note of a few neat things:
Another adopting couple was right in front of us on the plane! Unfortunately, we didn't get talking until we had almost landed...when we were trying to figure out how to fill out the immigration cards. It was then we discovered our common purpose in our trips. How neat!
And, then, our driver was so so nice- he said he loved seeing our names on his paper to pick up...his son's name is Gregory and his daughter is Elizabeth! Funny coincidence! We had some neat conversation on the way to the hotel...which by the way- the commute lived up to everything we had heard ahead of time- NY city style...or worse? driving. Cars were actually driving in the mud on the side of the road to evade traffic! And, I have never crossed over 4 lanes of traffic going at such a high speed. Never did we feel it wasn't safe, just totally different style of driving then we were used to. :)
The other funny thing we found out was that over here a new law went into effect that is changing their policing. Apparantly, we can move here to become millionaires, because whenever the police here make a stop they get paid off...well, the new law is going to be working on that, but in the meantime, that's common practice.
We ate at our hotel tonight- there are two nice restaurants here at the Marriott Courtyard. The one we ate at was like a pub- nacho's, fajitas, burgers, etc. Greg had a good burger with fries, and I had chili.
Tomorrow is our "free day." We don't go to the MOE until Tuesday, so we have tomorrow to get acquainted with the city's attractions, and adjust more to the time difference.
Even though we did get a 2nd floor room as recommended, we aren't able to use the internet in our room, so we have to come down to the lobby to update...but, we will still try to do that as often as we can.
We are really excited to meet our boy on Tuesday...keep praying! Love to all!
Greg & Liz
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
There's no such thing as a coincidence my friend! It's just God's way of showing you that you're exactly where you're suppose to be. :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's EXACTLY what I just emailed Liz & Greg! My encouragement: Liz discovered a great song several years ago, "God has already provided" and now He wants us to just Wait on Him to complete His masterpiece ... While we're waiting ... He asks us to worship and serve, moving ahead, and watch Him provide. We asked Him to guide - now as we travel, each step has to be in His footprints.
ReplyDeleteWith Love from Papa Goodrow
(the grandpa!)
dear liz and greg we 're so happy to see the baby . love leah aunt sharon and i just read about you in moscow. ps.he's cute
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time......words cannot describe how your going to feel. when I think back when we met our little girl I still get goosebumps. enjoy every moment because it just goes by so fast...keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Can't wait to hear how your first visit goes! So excited for you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you made it to Moscow! Can't wait to hear more about the journey God has you experiencing!
ReplyDeleteYay! So exciting and what a magical time for all of you. Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDelete