"Tomorrow" means "not today"!

First, let me say, I am thankful to anyone who is interested enough to read our blog. Both for the prayers being offered on our and Viktor's behalf as well as the plight of the children here in Ukraine - please feel free to share. It is so great to get comments from those we know, but when someone we have never met lets us know they are praying for us - truly God at work. The other night at the grocery store John and I heard some people talking english- YAH more Americans. Well, they were Canadians - but close enough for us! These two couples worked at the Canadian Embassey and they invited us to their flat for ice cream. We enjoyed the swanky digs where they resided (the government takes good care of their diplomats) and their hospitality. They have been here for 2 years so they had some interesting insight to the Ukrainan culture. They asked about our situation and we told of the frustrations of the delays - then we learned an important lesson - with Ukrainians "tomorrow" just means "not today". Yes, we had been figuring that out, but is was a very succient way to wrap it up. Still no court date, but each "tomorrow" we are assured it will be soon. Another couple has arrived from Ohio and they are staying in the flat next to ours. They are looking for a child under 5 years. They had their appointment with the SDA today, we are praying they will find their child. Sometimes it is more difficult to find a healthy, young child within the system. We have been attending the presbyterian church in kyiv and have met some wonderful people. We attended a professional soccer match the other night - Kyiv Dynamos. We felt a bit guilty as Vikor would have loved to attend with us - but we will be sure to go again when he is here. The fans were very enthusiastic, especially since Dynamo won. I enjoyed watching the crowd as much as the match. The stadium was very nice except for the cloud of smoke in which it was engulfed- I think just about everyone in Ukraine smokes! On the 24th, Ukraine will celebrate their Independence Day. They are going to put on a parade to display all of their military might to the world (especially to Russia). This is supposedly going to be quite a site - we will take lots of pictures. It would be great if Viktor were here to see it - Phillip would love it too, right up his alley. I want to give a shout out to Nana and Mema - they have their hands full now that school has started, homework needs to be done, and everyone is worn out by the end of the day. I don't think the kids really appreciate how lucky they are to have these grandmas - but we sure do! Although I miss my kids like crazy, at least we know they are in good hands. I wish I could say the same for Viktor - keep praying he will be able to join us soon. As my sisters have sagely pointed out, we are taking a soul from satan he thought was his, someone who would never know the love of a family or Jesus, so he is not making this easy! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO-Cassie & Philip

He will rescue their life from oppression and violence; and their blood will be precious in his sight. Psalm 72:14

Entering Dynamo stadium for Sunday nights game.

Game on....Dynamo won the game. They were up 2-0 when we left with about 2 minutes remaining. Soccer is alot of fun to watch in person. Not much scoring but alot of action, plus the fans are extremely entertaining to watch as well. Well worth the price of admission, about 5 dollars US each.

For some reason there are no garbage cans. People just stack garbage in clusters. I believe all the glass bottles are worth a few copics each so there were an abundance of people picking thru the remains.

Us at the Dynamo game. Sharon looking good as usual and me just happy to be there.....