Labas!
Family Movie Night went well ... we set the laptop up on the TV, had our headlamps shining up on the wall behind the screen (for ambience), popped some popcorn and all curled up on the couch. All the set up was KC's idea. The movie (Titanika) was in English with Lithuanian subtitles ... we were hoping it was the other way around ... oh well, I guess they're use to that over here.
As for the sleep aid ... we stopped at a store called "Drogus," thinking we could find something there. Nope! This was a wall-to-wall women's toiletry store! No kidding ... the far left wall was covered with nailpolishes and the far right wall had hair color kits. There were at least 10 women standing in line. Not my kind of store at all! (Not KC's either ... just in case you're still keeping track, Matt ;) )
Anyway, today we went to the waterpark! In the morning, Lina was so nervous about swimming that she called Elona to translate that she wanted to go, but not swim. We said that we understood and that it was okay and off we went. We asked Lina what she wanted to do first and she pointed to a tube slide! So KC went and then Lina and I went down together (on a double tube) ... this slide alternated from pitch black to colored lights. I was worried that she might freak out, but she liked it! We tried all the slides except the extreme ones, which was fine with me! There was one slide that we could all go down together and that was fun. They also had a lazy river you can float down, a wave pool, and hot tubs. It was fun to watch Lina become more and more comfortable. When the wave pool was calm (no waves) she started trying to swim and in no time at all she was swimming with her head under the water! She is so adventurous! She had such a big grin on her face! When we asked her what she wanted to do next, it was always SWIM! She had a great time ... so much so that after dinner she called Elona to tell her all about it! We couldn't take the camera into the complex (the pic was taken by a staff person & we bought it so Lina would have a picture of the three of us ... this one is a picture of the picture), but here is the web address if you want to get an idea of what a Lithuanian Polynesian-themed waterpark is like: www.vandensparkas.lt. The only disturbing part of our time there was that the song playing while we were changing to leave was a man singing "Mr. Sandman." That's just not right. Neither is the fact that my board shorts had about seven times more material than the older men's suits (and some of the younger boys too). I was the only girl wearing board shorts, thank you very much!
Dinner was "hamburger" spaghetti. Actually, as KC was cooking the hamburger, he said it didn't look right (hamburger turns brown when you cook it not white) and asked me to use the electronic translator to translate the label. He said he didn't want it to end up being some kind of intestines. Dinner was saved ... it was minced turkey meat! Thank goodness for the translator!
After dinner Lina was goofing around ... she fits into our family SO well! We had been joking about "babushkas" (not sure of the spelling ... Russian grandma) and she put her scarf on her head and was walking around like an old lady. It was funny!
We are trying to learn more Lithuanian, but my very limited Spanish keeps trying to slip out! Like "la cuenta por favor?" (It takes forever to get a check around here.) And for some unknown reason I keep wanting to say "danka". That's just weird.
Thank you all for your prayers! We appreciate them so much and have seen God working to bring this whole thing together! The Adoption Services lawyer asked if we were aware of the risk since I am under the age limit ... so keep praying about that!!! I just cannot imagine not being able to bring Lina home. It would be tragic. But God is in control!
Oh, concerning today's title ... Lina described today as a "good family day".
Labas vakaras! (Good evening ... our time!)
Michele, KC & Lina
7 comments:
Hey, watch the babushkas comment. Tell Lina that this babushka doesn't wear scarves. :) How did it go with the Adoption Agency? When do they decide when she can come home? Susie was the first to find you today.....Love you guys....Mom M
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Linda - Jason and I had to do that too, but we figured it out! Instead of using your blogger name, type in your email address and then your password. Anyway, KC and Michele - It sounds like so much fun! Jason and I are concerened you guys may be speel deprived by the time you get home, I'm sorry there were no sleep aids. But I know KC doesn't like that kind of thing. Anyway, it's good to hear that you are all having fun. It is a shame that Lina can't come home right now, but we know that God has a plan and he will make it work. You are all still in our prayers and thoughts, and we hope this "adventure" (as nice as it is) doesn't take too much longer and we can finally meet Lina! Sleep well!
I just got a chance to catch up on your last couple of posts (as you know, I'm in Haiti; and internet is a little spotty here).
It's so cool that you guys are keeping this blog. I love the pictures and the commentary, and I'm thilled that things are going so well with Lina.
I'm praying for all three of you, and it's so exiting to see God answering those prayers.
Philip
You two are doing such a good job. You should be very proud of yourselves. We are. How long are you there for?
Hey guys, sounds like you have been having a lot of good family fun, that's really good to hear. So I finally looked up Lithuania on the internet (I am so bad at geography - I wasn't sure where it was, just thought it was near Russia somewhere). I was surprised to see it bordered Poland too. You know Adam is polish and grew up speaking polish fluently (whether he would admit it or not). I am curious if the lithuanian language is similar to polish at all - if so maybe Adam and Lina could actually communicate a little? That would be so cool. How are you three doing with communication? Are you picking up some of the language and understanding much of what each other says? It is usually just the 3 of you, or do you have someone with you a lot to translate? It seems like that would be the most difficult part.
Have a great night (or morning actually :-)
Amy (for Adam and Tana too)
KC, Michele, and Lina...
It has been so exciting to read each post, I cried after the first one when you finally met- happy tears of joy and praising God for answered prayer! We love you guys and continue to pray God's perfect will is done in this processing of adding to your family! Love, Trisha, Brant & Joshua
I have some catching up to do because I forgot that you have a blog and I was anxiously waiting for more emails. Everything is going so well over , I could not help from crying reading the first entries. How incredible, you are so wonderful! You are in our prayers and we can't wait to see what is next. If you need anything please call or email us. Love Neringa and Paul
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