We’re still doing well here in Vlad. Boy these ten days can be long, especially when it rains. We’ve had days of rain interspersed between some very beautiful days. We really enjoy going to the beach with other adoptive families and their children. The children play at the playground, throw rocks into the water while the adults visit. Then we usually have a nice meal of shashleek (kabobs) at the café. Great stuff! Things have been kind of crazy at the hotel the past few days because Putin has been in Vladivostok and he is staying near the Vlad Inn. Many of his aids are staying here at the hotel, so we’ve had lots of activity here, even roads up to the hotel closed to car traffic for security reasons. We’ve taken our older son with us twice to visit his little brother at the baby home. We’ll do another visit tomorrow, then pick little brother up on Friday. We leave Vlad on Tuesday, September 9th. We’ll try to post again before that, hopefully with pictures. Blessings!
Joel, Clarion & the boys
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I read today where Putin shot the Amur tiger with the tranquilizer gun. I guess Putin was up near Usserisk. I can only imagine how interesting it was at the hotel with his aids staying there!
Best wishes to you guys! The 10 day wait is almost over!
Myra
Wow...how exciting to be immersed amongst the political aids. Or maybe nervous is the word...hmm.
Glad you are having some beautiful weather amongst the rainy days. I know you are ready to have the boys together and be planning for your journey home. It won't be long now!!
We saw the same video footage posted today with Putin shooting the tiger with the tranquilizer dart. I hope all the security hasn't made getting around difficult. Glad to hear things are going well. God Bless -
Glad to hear you are 'hanging in there', and we hope for more sunny days for you. Skipping rocks on the water and kabobs & Russian beer at the beach with friends will be memories long remembered.
Love, Aunt Jan & Uncle Eddie
Continuing to keep y'all in our prayers! Thanks for the update!
Debbie
Those 10 days can be LONNNGGG.... However, it sounds like you are staying busy and having a great time. I really am looking forward to your post where the whole family is together forever! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
I really love that now you get to say, "Joel, Clarion and THE BOYS" at the end of all your posts. That is so wonderful. Glad to hear things are definitely not dull around there, too. World affairs and everything.
Cindy
Here's to one last beautiful weekend in Vlad. Wishing you guys all the best for the last portion of your travel!
Jennifer N.
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