Monday, March 17, 2008

Back at the Chocolate Coffee House

We wanted to let you know that we had the opportunity to meet another family from Montgomery who is here in Ukraine. They just had their referral meeting and are leaving to tomorrow to visit the orphanage. I have added their blog to our friends list on the right. Please pray that they have an safe and comfortable journey and that all turns out well!--Amanda

Sarah - Get Skype at home, Amanda says that she desperately needs to talk to you daily. You can have coffee together. Sounds like the boys are enjoying spring break.

James & Suzanne- The people of Ukraine think I am from Slapout, AL. Ukrainian with a southern twist. Yeah Baby.

Brooks. - First it is the "Big 21" not 15. Do you think I am a wimp. Those italian shiny pants are you and will be yours when I get home. They are not hemmmed. (See pics on front) We are obeying the diet, right after this cake at the coffee house. E-mail me and fill me in on the GATA week. Tell Brock that coach wants to know:"WHAT TIME IS IT?". Give Riley a big Ukrainian hug for me. Tamra, good luck putting up with Brooks all week.
Jerry

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am working on it right now!!
Love,
S

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys! Just want you to know we are still thinking and praying for you! And Jerry-Matt and I are SO happy to know we aren't the only people out there who LOVE Rock of Love! HA

We love you!
Matt, Amy and Lauren

Anonymous said...

We are so excited for you both! We can't wait for ya'll to come home. I told John I wished we could be there with you so you had someone to help out and to unwind with.

We went today to do a walk through with Odyssey. I started crying before we left and it wasn't like he stayed today. I don't know how I am going to do next week when I leave him for the first time for the whole day! The good thing is that we can watch him online, so I can make sure the teachers are giving him lots of love!

Maryann

Anonymous said...

Jerry and Amanda,

Kimberly and I are thinking and praying for you guys. We are certain that the time and effort you are putting into this will reap many rewards. Coach I love those pants-If disco makes another comeback you will be ahead of the pack!

The Reynolds

Anonymous said...

Jerry-
Thanks for looking at our page. I am terrible about taking pictures. I always carry my camera, but never remember to take it out. I need to start taking more pictures myself so I am not spending so much money on the professional pictures...Tell Amanda that she should read Cross and Double Cross. They are so good! They will really help pass time because they are the type of books you can't put down.

Maryann

Anonymous said...

I have just caught up on where ya'll have been and what ya'll are doing! Just know that you are in our prayers, especially the possibility of three boys!!! We are counting down the days until we move back home to Alabama. Hey-with 5 boys we at least have a basketball team!
Love,
Amy Blount

Mother said...

Thank you ! Thank You!
I really love the flowers. I sent ya'll an email but I don't know if you are getting any of them. While the big wait is on just relax and be tourist. Jerry, I miss your good coffee and I was getting excited about their being a chocolate coffee. Amanda was quick to point out that this is a "Chain Name". I hate that because it sure did sound good. Let us know if you need anything.
How was the Woody Hayes book?
Take care and enjoy this quiet time.
Love you both,
Honey

Anonymous said...

hey coach (and mrs.hood),
my family has been praying alot for you guys. i wanted to let you know that i went to dr. carr today and he told me that i am still ahead of schedule and ready to go! i've been waiting to hear him say that! we're all looking forward to meeting your family.
whit

Anonymous said...

We are enjoying your posts so much! I thought of you guys when I read this verse, "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."Romans 8:26 We are praying for both of you! the whitfields

Anonymous said...

Thanks for keeping us up to date. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

Scottie

Anonymous said...

Amanda,
Good Luck to you both...Deidra told me about your blog!! You are in our prayers. My aunt has 8 children and adopted 5. She just went Guatemala and adopted sweet little Emily and 3 others are from Korea. It has been so great! So I just wanted to wish you well!! Alicia Bailey Ramsey

Anonymous said...

Amanda,

Thanks for sharing the journey. Your Hoover friends are following along, and we hope and pray that you two will find the right fit for your new family. We'll keep watching!

Ron Dodson

Anonymous said...

It was so GREAT to talk to each of you this morning, or afternoon for you. I knew you both were level headed, just good to hear your voice. Prayer will continue to rain into Heaven, I know He is watching and comforting you both.

Steven

shirley c. said...

Hi! I wanted you to know that I'm praying for ya'll daily. The pants are something that we'll all want to see! You'll be ready to dance next homecoming! We can't post from OM (Suzanne is working on getting it changed) and it's taken me all week to figure this out. Enjoy your time together!

Shirley