Tomorrow is Court Day

Today was tough knowing that Ophelia had left her mark on Swansboro. Talked to Mom today and she said most of downtown was flooded and it was just a never-say-die storm. We certainly pray that everyone is OK and that the damage was minimal. I’m guessing Dad’s dock is gone if the water got that high. It hurts being here and not at home to clean up. Aunt Mary, I’m sorry you had to spend your birthday couped up, riding the storm out.

Well, today was Donetsk day, off to see Joseph Edward this morning. When we finally caught up with him, we helped get him dressed for outside, just know we didn’t pick out his clothes (if you look at today’s pictures) we just helped put them on, we didn’t care. I wish I could explain how his face lights up when he sees us now, it just leaves no doubt that he and Jenna Leeza were always meant for our family. The weather has been so awesome, we always immediately head outside. He wanted to be held most of the time, but did get down some to play with the ball and the bubbles. Then came the coup-de-tat, we affectionately call Jennie’s backpack the “Blue Bag of Bountiful Booty”, and they know it, always peeking in it for ‘what’s next’. The pretzels, cheese, and water were all it took to fully captivate him. We made sure we had enough for 3, so I believe we topped him off. But bless his heart, he’s so small; he’s got a lot of catching up to do.

Susan, it was nice of you to call, sorry we were asleep. Thank you Dianne, Mandy, Sally, and Mary Behan for your encouraging words and updates, it definitely helps. Pray for God’s will tomorrow at 2:00pm our time (7:00am your time) as we’ll be standing in front of the judge in Donetsk, asking somehow for an immediate execution. But either way, knowing our boys are OK is the greatest gift of all and gives us strength to take whatever they throw at us. Love to all.