It is 1:30 a.m. at home and we have finally made it across the ocean. We had a great flight from JFK to Budapest. I am surprised to find how much English was used. We now connect to Kiev. Maria, our new Ukrainian friend, got her flight changed and is with us in Budapest. As we walked off of the Citibank ramp, I was glad to see such a beautiful country and airport. We then walked to our Airline ticket counter, pass the Addidas and Tommy Hilfiger shops, and found our gate. I started to call all of you and wake you up. We will spare you for now. Ron, Steve,and family- thank you for the prayer, it was answered. Thank you all for the posts. We love looking at them.
Later J
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Hey, do you think you can get extra bonus miles for all your flight changes and delays? Just think you are so much closer to knowing your children! They are probably taking a nap right now while God is working out all the details for yall to be their Moma and Daddy.
Love yall
Thinking about you this morning as we enter the week before Spring Break. What an adventure you've had already. Can't wait to hear how your first meeting goes. We miss you here already. :-)
Best wishes!
Tosha Caston-Smith
Another prayer answered. Hopefully you are in Kiev by now. You know travelling had to be an adventure for you - that is the only way you would go! Can't wait to hear about your children.
Martha
Praying for you!
Shanna
Hey Mrs. Hood We're on our final week before Spring Break and we really miss you already. Saturday I was hanging out with my mom and I thought about you and I was like she leaves today. I said a prayer for you guys. Its so sad that you wont be here for Battle of the Sexes but we're excited to meet your kids so it's okay. Here at school we're in broadcasting its very pretty outside and its almost time to go so Im going to hand the keyboard to JaQuese and I see it is 4 your time but 9 our time.--Love Jeremy 08'
Hey Mrs. Hood miss you so much, I and the entire table during lunch. I hope your trip is very successful, my mom and I are praying for you and your husband, she was extremely surprised when I explained the process of your trip. Hate I couldn't type as much as Jeremy but my words are more,....OMG we have a fire drill now love you--JaQuese c/o '08
Hey Mrs. Hood We're on our final week before Spring Break and we really miss you already. Saturday I was hanging out with my mom and I thought about you and I was like she leaves today. I said a prayer for you guys. Its so sad that you wont be here for Battle of the Sexes but we're excited to meet your kids so it's okay. Here at school we're in broadcasting its very pretty outside and its almost time to go so Im going to hand the keyboard to JaQuese and I see it is 4 your time but 9 our time.--Love Jeremy 08'
Hey Mrs. Hood miss you so much, I and the entire table during lunch. I hope your trip is very successful, my mom and I are praying for you and your husband, she was extremely surprised when I explained the process of your trip. Hate I couldn't type as much as Jeremy but my words are more,....OMG we have a fire drill now love you--JaQuese c/o '08
Thank God you made it. Your guarding Angel was watching over ya'll yesterday. I'm having trouble with Skype at work but am still trying to install but having trouble with the school blocks. Did you luggage make it to the Ukraine or are ya'll wrapped in a towel.
Prays are answered in so many ways.
Miss ya'll already. Try to skype us tonight. We will be home around 6:30 our time.
Love,
Honey
Hey, the fire alarm just went off so we all went outside for a while!!!
Missing you,
Charlene
I've been thinking about both of you all weekend. Glad you are their safe and sound. Now that you've had the problems of flight travel on the way over, everything will be smooth sailing on the way back with the new additions!!! Stay warm and I can't wait to hear thru your Mom the good news.
Love Aunt Deb
Jerry and Amanda,
Glad you are there. Rest as much as you can tonight. Tomorrow is a big day. I am praying.
Take Care,
Jana
Just talked to our tech people at work. they will release the block on Skype but it won't be until tomorrow. Hopefully by tomorrow late we will be up and running at Marion Military.
Hope all is well. I have had tons of calls and I know God is overwhelmed with all the prayers that are going out to him for ya'll. Stay in touch as much as possible.
MaMaw said watch the number of children you bring back; remember she is not old enough to be a great grandmother of 6 or 7 great grandchildren. Ha Ha
Hugs and Kisses,
Honey
just thinking about yall! i've been checking your blog EVERY day! hope yall are there already and it was a good flight. we'll be thinking about you and cant wait for the update!
love, emily
Hey there!! We hope your flight was good! James is in my office and he wants to know what you all picked up for him at the adidas store!! How is the weather? It is 65 degrees here today! James wants you to post a new blog to let us know what you all have been doing since you arrived. We are thinking and praying for you! James wanted to you know he is missing ya'll and thinking of you. And, he wanted to thank you in advance for that Spring Break kick off party that he will be having at your house Friday night!!
Love ,
Christy Hudgens and James Willis
Loving the good blog updates! I am so excited about tomorrow!!!!! Yay!
Lee and I are going to work on our Skype account this week, I will let you know when we are up and running. Hope now that you are there you can relax and have some fun! Already miss yall!
Kea
You call me anytime. I'm excited at the story that is being created. You know angels come in all kinds of different forms, even little Ukraine ladies. Will be praying continually till you all are back at home.
Steven
So you think we are some kind of wimps that can't stand to be woke up at 0130? Can't stand a little yelling and screaming can you?
We are all thankful that your trip is going well.
We will send up prayers of thanksgiving and keep on asking for blessings also!
We love you all!
Ron, Jan and Savannah
Hey Amanda and Jerry!!! It's Matt and Amy! We are SOOOO excited for you both! Thank you so much for taking the time to blog and let everyone know what is going on! We are praying for y'all! I cannot wait until Calame Christmas 2008!
We Love you guys!
Matt, Amy and Lauren
I am glad that you guys have finally arrived!!! I believe that it is early Tuesday morning in Kiev and hope you guys are sleeping, ha!!!! Good luck today and know that there are so many people praying for you.
Hi World Travelers! Did the Lamaze breathing help as you ran through the airport or as you dealt with the stress of your flights?!
I am so glad that you are keeping a record of these events - your children will get such a kick out of these stories.
We continue to pray for you - for safety and good health, for an easy and successful appointment, for agreeable officials, for a rapid uniting with your children, and for a wonderful trip in your children's homeland. (In addition, J.T. is praying for mild food for you!)
God Bless!
Kelley and J.T.
Luke is glad to know you guys made it safely.Good luck with your appointment tomorrow.
Chris,Sarah,Luke,and Eli
I can't wait to hear about the meeting on Tuesday. Glad the rest of your flight went smooth after the first part. I had lunch today with Austin, Scott and Brooke. We are all so excited. Love ya Leah
JERRY AND AMANDA,
I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE THAT YOU ARE THERE. YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALL DAY TODAY.I LOVE YOU BOTH AND WILL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART.
LOVE SHARON
Sorry, I did not get with you before you left. Here is a close friends number in Kiev, Ukraine. Use him if you need anything! He is very resourceful and I trust him like a brother! HE WIL DO WHATEVER HE CAN TO HELP YOU!
Oleg Vasilevsky
38067-2323-044
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU GUYS!
Kevin Carroll
Good Afternoon,
It's 6:00 am in Tuscaloosa and Dad and I are ready to hear from ya'll. He stayed up till midnight and I got up at 4:00am just in case ya'll might call. We will be leavng for work in about 45 minutes but I will have my cell on phone at work or call work (334-683-2304) if you can't reach us on Skype. I know everything has gone well. I prayed so hard for patience and understanding ( my two favorites)last night. Hope your luggage made it.
We love you very much,
Honey and Big Lee (Alias PaPaw)
It's 3:25 there and we just got 1st period started here. I am thinking that you have had your meeting and you have probably made the decission on who will be the lucky kids. I hope all has gone well, tell Jerry I expect to see those kids in a SP t-shirt. :)
Praying for ya'll
G.
Amanda,
You are killing us, please let us know something soon. Your Spain Park family is anxiously waiting to hear from you.
We miss you and we are praying for you.
Your friends at the front desk,
Theresa and Laura
This is the big day of choices and I know that you will make the right one!!! I woke up at 3:12am and could not get back to sleep. It is amazing how your adventure is so exciting to so many people! I am so thrilled for you both. I cannot wait to hear about him/her/them!!! Your house will be filled with laughter and fun soon. Just think about next Christmas morning!!!! Parenthood is a blast and I am so happy that everything is finally coming together. It seems like it took forever to get to this day, but it is finally here! Have a GREAT one!
Michelle Copeland
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