Today was absolutely beautiful. It was supposed to be 40 and raining (according to weather.com) but it felt more like 50, completely clear, with beautiful sunshine. I even took Robi's coat off while he ran around in a wonderful playground he found. Yesterday we went to the zoo... i'll have to try to remember to post some crazy pictures of gorillas. Robi loved the baby gorilla. A lot. Today we had a slow start, got pizza for lunch, wandered over to show Andrea the big market hall, stopped for coffee on the way, found a playground, walked across the Danube on a beautiful bridge and did some grocery shopping. Ro and Andrea crashed when we got home and I cooked an early dinner. We got some good skype time with Sam. Robi was asleep at first, so Sam and I caught up and booked Robi's flight home. Robi woke up and got to "play" with Sam for 45 minutes or so, which was really good. He fell to pieces when we hung up the phone though... it was absolutely heart-breaking. He is really, really having a hard time. (I am always trying to balance telling our precious family and friends the "real deal", and not gossiping about Ro... so today I am leaning towards intentionally vague... just pray for him! Poor little guy.)
We have made it 4 whole days without Sam (2 with Andrea:)) and hopefully only have 4 whole more days to go.
It's so dissappointing (although reasonable) that we can't post pics of Robi... but here are a few of the places we went with Robi today.
| One of the beautiful bridges of Budapest |
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| I love castles! |
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| View of the Danube and the city |
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| Robi's awesome find! |
We are praying for you everyday. My kiddos pray for you and ask about Sam, Mary Beth and Robi as if we'd always known you. The most common is "Mom, did Mary Beth post today?" And "How is Robi?" I know you don't know us yet (really), but we are lifting you all up each day and praying for your adjustment as well as Robi's, for safe travel, for steps in obedience, language, bonding and all other needs. As we focus on peace this advent week, I will close with a scripture of peace for you this week! "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:7
ReplyDeleteprayed for all of you several times today. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWish Grandma could hold Robi and sing a lullabye.
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I guess you would expect your Grandpa and a - hmmm - is it "tired" or "retired" preacher to be a bit "preachy" (almost came out "peachy") to share a homily. This is very brief and was shared with me and Grandma years ago when we had a challenging situation (No - it had nothing to do with rearing your Dad) - "His grace is sufficient for you." The person paraphrased it by adding one word: "His Grace IS sufficient for you TOO!"
ReplyDeleteAlways remember the words of Ephesians 3:20-21, "Now to Him Who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine..." That's our God - your God. Rest in His loving arms - He knows all about Robi and You and Sam. He hasn't failed yet - and He won't fail you now! We'll continue to be praying with you and for you!
Love the pics. Can't wait to see all the pics. Especially of Robi!!! Yesterday was Nettie's birthday. Six years old. I fed the girls cupcakes before they started ballet. Tomorrow is her and Gracie's joint bday party. It's a tie-dye party. We continue to pray for y'all. Funny story of explaining to Nettie that you are in Hungary (and are not hungry).
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So i'm counting down days till you all get home. 13 days. I love the pictures! Bhudapest looks so beautiful. love u guys.
ReplyDeletemeeeeeep! I wish I could be there and go through long grocery lines with you and try not to eat chocolate with Robi...and play right next to castles built into mountains! We had fun with Sam, though, he ate real food, Mary Beth, and only half of his ice cream! He was a good boy. George is sick though, so we couldn't hang out on Thursday, but your parents were hosting the young marrieds Christmas party so I guess he ate well there. OK, I love you, bye! LOVE YOU ANDREA!!! YOUR BOOK IS WAITING FOR YOU BACK HOME!!!!
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