Tuesday, April 22, 2008

In Moscow!!!

We are in Moscow and had a good flight. It was a great flight for Luke because we were in a plane where each seat had it's own personal video, so he could watch a movie, play games, or watch cartoons, so time flew by. He finally got tired and fell asleep for two hours before landing. It then became more and more difficult to keep him awake before getting to the hotel. When we got to the hotel, I met a couple who just finshed their adoption and they were headed home in two days. Our room wasn't ready so they told us we could go to the ninth floor and sleep on the chairs while the room was getting cleaned. At this point, I think we were looking pretty bad, so they knew we needed sleep, but we couldn't sleep too long because we wouldn't sleep through the night, so we set the alarm for two hours and woke up four hours later. We went out to eat last night to a cute little restaurant about three blocks from here and had meat with mushed potatoes (not mashed). We went to a grocery store and got some items for breakfast, and had that after sleeping for 12 long hours, oh what joy! Sleep feels so good when you are so deprived.

We are getting closer and closer to seeing Hannah again, and for Luke to meet her for the first time. I hope and pray that will go very well! We talked on Skype last night with Ben England and he sounded like he was in the next room. That was fun to see it work. We are planning to talk with Luke's classroom today through Skype. Scott set them up with a camera so we can see them and they can see us! This will be so fun for Luke during our trip.

Tonight (your daytime) we will be boarding the trian to Voronezh. We will be in a sleeping cabin for the long 11 hour ride. We hope to find some connection in Voronezh but we may not, so if you don't see any posts for a while that's what happened.

6 comments:

Heather Brandt said...

I'm glad that you made it safely to Moscow and will be praying for the next step of your traveling!

Heather Brandt
www.russianblessings.wordpress.com

Karen Clark said...

As I read your blog, I was picturing it all in my mind. Remembering it all from our first trip. I am with you in spirit!
Karen Clark

Sandy said...

I was bummed I missed the skype connection...boo hoo. But glad you made it in safely. Praying for all of you. Love you all!

Julie Kraus said...

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait for you to get back with the precious bundle!!! Two for two on the workouts this week : )

joan said...

hi!

Glad you have arrived safely. we are glad you got some sleep. This has to be exciting. tell luke Hi from us.

Chuck and carol are here and wated to see your blog. She took the info and will be reading it. They go home spril 24th instead of the 27th. it has been good seeing them.

love, joan and jack

Unknown said...

Congrats -- before you know its you will be home celebrating Mother's Day with the newest addition. we will also be in Voronezh to meet with our child for the 1st time on 5/4/08