I'm too old for this!!!!!!!!!!!!

Attached are a few pictures from the day.

The one with Denis in white shirt is actually from my office on Friday

(he is getting a chair ride!). Today, he went rollerskating with my 2 nieces. They really hit it off. It is the first time he has been to a rink! After skating they played Laser tag, another first, he loved it! Of course, we had to get those ankles revived so he got to sit in the pedicure chair next to mine and relax, play PSP and visit with my friend Helen who is Russian, that did my

pedicure!!! She has been helping translate over the past year. The orange speck you see on the floor at the skating rink is my boy. You should have seen him when they did the chicken

dance!!!! HE KNEW ALL THE MOVES!!!!!!!! He wanted to go to my sisters and play with her

daughters, and we did after pedicures! They watched movies, played, rode bikes in the dark

and he even got to go on a motorcycle ride with my brother in law James. He loved that. Came home,

ate a big steak and some corn. Took a bath and we put a movie on in his room ( first time!!)

Night at the museum. We pushed 2 chairs together to make it comfy for him. Attached is the picture. Needless to say, I am only reporting the facts right now...my heart cannot bare

thinking of sending him back. He is loving a hot bath. Snuggling before bed, eating a lot of fruit and MEAT. He is so funny he loves to make me laugh. He is a clever little thing. Our communication is smooth and clear! He had learned a Bible verse in English. Psalm 19:14.

My sister Cynthia sent me a computer program that translates the Bible today and I was

able to show him the meaning in Russian!!!!!

To my Buck Run Family reading, church is somehow overwhelming for him right now. At this

point, he is asking to go to the Urkainian Church tomorrow, so if you don't see me at church, that is where I will be! However, we will be at the church picnic. He wants to see his new buddy

Connor Bishop!!!!! Thank you all for praying. We need them.

Love,

Cathy

Where has the time gone?

We are now sharing our final days together and I just don't know where the time has gone.

As I sit to post Denis has come over and wants some attention. Sorry I cannot post more now.

I'll try to post some pictures.

Love,

Cathy

Great times!

So much is happening, that there is hardly time to even think!!!!! Just wanted to say that it is

going great. Denis has been studying English every day. We go out to eat, bowl, play with friends and have long long talks. He is sittiing in the floor right now putting together Lego blocks.

He loves watching the Olympics!

Thank you for continuing to pray.

The time is flying by.

I'll attempt to post pictures!!!

A few pictures!

Great Day!!!!

Just another great day with my boy! Wanted to post some pictures!!!! Love, Cathy

HE IS HERE!!!!!

It is wonderful to announce that my boy is here. I finally have him home.
I had no Internet access in Birmingham where we stayed, so....I have not been able
to post. Denis arrived around 10:45 PM on Thursday evening. He looked a little green
when he got off of the airplane. What I later found out was that he been throwing up the
entire way here. He had a virus. We spent the first night staying up late just visiting and
giving lots of hugs. I am so thankful to the Lord for allowing this time together. He loves our
home and especially Peaches, our dog!!! I just cannot believe he is here. Thank you all for
your prayers. The Lord has sweetly answered in His timing!!!
Yesterday, I came down with what Denis had and was in bed all day. The girls from my office took over with him. They took him to play tennis and out for ice cream. They said his little personality really came out, he was laughing and joking!!!!!!!!
We are up and at em today!!!!!!! Tomorrow we will go to Kings Island. It
will be a lot of fun. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Love to you all and thank you for praying!

Cathy

Dobre Utra! (Good Morning)

I am so excited that I can hardly sleep. I got up at 4 this morning, prayed, went to the gym,
have answered emails and now will get ready for work!!!

It's hard to believe that the day after tomorrow, my boy will be here.
Wow! I still haven't gotten to talk to him to let him know about the visa.
He will find out soon enough I suppose. I wanted to be able to tell him, but,
no cell service.
I will let you know when I speak to him. I will also post pictures of our sweet reunion!
Love,

Cathy

Praise GOD!!!!!

I am sitting here in a bit of disbelief. My boy is coming. I am so thankful to the Lord
and to all of you who continue to labor in prayer. What a mighty God we serve.
It was particularly sweet that we had worship at church tonight. I got to be with my
church family. It was sweet. How do people do it without the body of Christ?
Thank you Thank you Thank You.

I am almost speechless!

Love to you all.

Cathy

Quick Udate

I just got an email about visas...WE GOT THEM!!!!!!! Praise God!!!!!

More later.

Thank you for praying. We serve a mighty God.

Love,

Cathy

24 hours and counting

These last few days have been a mixed bag of emotion. I am excited that we are finally
going for our visa appointment, looking forward to good results and Denis coming! At the
same time I have a deep sadness. My son, who turns 19 in September is scheduled to move
in to his apartment. I have spent 19 years with my primary job being that of Mother to
my son Wes. We have been through so much together. My cancer, the death of my brother
then the end of my marriage. As Wes was entering High School, I started a business.
These past few years have been full of change and a constant inching forward to the
day he would move out. I have lived with Wes longer than I have ever lived with anyone in
my entire 51 years of life. Hopefully, he will heed the things he has been taught. He knows the truth of God's word. I pray he will walk that out as he begins this new season in his life.
I know this is the natural course of events, you grow up and leave home. It is just really
hard to let go. I love him so much. The Lords timing never ceases to amaze me.
This should be an exciting week.

I am reminded of the line in an old hymn....whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, it is well,
it is well with my soul. Please pray for us all. I will post as soon as I hear. Love, Cathy