Yesterday we went to the aqua park, but only after buying a new swimsuit at the Akropolis. Audrute had given hers to a friend who wanted to go swimming, but didn't have a suit. She put off telling us and was pretty nervous when she did. But we thought that was a nice gesture ... her friend probably could use one and had little or no way of getting one. Luckily there were still some swimsuits in the stores! Since we were at the Akropolis we decided to have Chinese and the girls were up for trying it ... Kornyte ended up having a plate full of freshly made potato chips. We can't wait to start ordering for her because she can't read the menu!
After swimming, we walked next door to a mall called Ozas that has just opened. It's actually bigger than the Akropolis and has a game place called X-Planet. They have video games, but also bumper cars, a magnet wall, high ropes course, etc. The girls both tried the X-Jump ... you're on a trampoline, but you're also harnessed into bungee cords. You jump higher and higher and you can even do flips! It looked like a lot of fun! I would have loved to have tried it myself, but we had just eaten dinner. Oh well. For dinner we had kababas ... they're called kababs, but they're more like a cross between burritos, wraps and gyros. They were really good (and big ... we actually had leftovers!) and KC I had wished we had known about them earlier.
Today we went to see the m
ovie Fly Me to the Moon in 3-D. Kornyte wanted to see one more movie before leaving Lithuania. Since then we have been packing up and settling up with Elona and our landlord, Donatas. Elona gave us a whole new stack of paperwork ... all the originals of everything. Donatas ordered a taxi for us in the morning ... we leave the apartment at 4:45 am! Yikes! None of us are looking forward to traveling. It's going to be a long day. Pray that both girls (and KC!) don't get too motion-sick and that Kornyte's ears won't hurt. This is going to be a long day indeed!This will probably be our last post, so we wanted to thank everyone again for all your prayers and support! This whole journey has been such a God-thing! We definitely give God the credit for all He has done in bringing us through this adventure. It will be exciting to start on the next adventure He has for our family! God bless you all and see you soon!
Michele
8 comments:
We're so excited for all of you to be home. You'll be in our prayers as you travel! Tavi said a prayer for, "Auntie Chele, Uncle KC and the girls," last night. It was pretty sweet. Love you, Susie
Bless you! Our prayers have been and will be during your transition. We love all of you and are so excited to see you all together, here, back home. Love, Mom
Congratulations on the final steps being over! Jason and I will keep all four of you in our thoughts and send our hopes for a safe trip home.
YEAH the journey HOME! And, yes, you have probably set her up for a shock when she can't just have whatever she wants to eat...be sure healthy foods are available for whenever she feels hungry though to help stave off frustrating episodes...Praying for you! The first weeks home adjustment are tough for all, take it one day at a time! God Bless!
So excited to have you guys back ... and so excited to meet the girls! Continued prayers for your trip, and then getting situated back home!
Let me know if there is anything I can do at the schools or w/n the youth program to help make any transitions easier!
SEE YOU GUYS SOON!!
I found your first blog while searching for information on Lithuanian adoption - then someone told me that you have gone back to Lithuania to bring home your girls and have a new blog. I was so excited to read your news - I hope you add to your blog again so 'we strangers' can find out your how you all settle home as a family, and whether your little one ends up with fries on her plate! We are looking at Lithuanian adoption of older children too.
Regards, Jennifer, New Zealand
Excited to hear how the girls are settling in!! We are still wading through the piles of paperwork. Soon our home study will be done and then it's on to the Dosier. I pray the girls are adjusting nicely and are making friends at school. God bless you for sharing your story. I think of you when it seems the piles of paperwork are too high and that I'll never get through it all. Thank you!!
God bless, Carolyn in Michigan
I am just now finding your blog. I wish you would update from time to time so we can see how the girls are doing and what God has planned for your family. I am in the process of an Estonian adoption and hope to travel soon. God Bless!
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