As we are waiting to begin our travel (we plan on leaving Monday), Jerry and I are trying to finish up all the sightseeing we can do in Kiev. Hopefully, the next time we return to this city, we will have children in tow. We don't anticipate we will have much time for sightseeing then. Anyway, we took the day Saturday and visited St. Micheal's Cathedral, St. Andrew's Church, and several vendors along the street. They have some cool stuff. We may have more access to internet soon. Please pray for good health. All of your prayers are being felt. We miss you. Please pray for our new friends Jason & Melonie and a quick process for them.
J&A
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Thank You for calling this morning. I really enjoyed having coffee wtih ya'll over the Internet. It was good to hear ya'll laugh. You have alot ahead of you in the days ahead but trust that God will show you the way. I pray for things to go well. Make sure Jerry takes that football to the orphanage when ya'll go. Ha ha!
You know we will be here to support ya'll in whatever decision you make.
When you call again I bet it is with great news.
Love to you both,
Bushka Honey and BEEDE (Spelling?)
Mom,
You spell it Babushka and Deed. You will forever be Babs and Deed!! You should have gotten us to call Mawmaw "Grandmother"!! What goes around, comes around!!
Hi,
It's always so good to see an update. I think it's the highlight of my day. My prayers go with you tomorrow and well as my heart. Can't wait for an update afterwards.
Much love & prayers.
Shirley
HELLO YOU TWO
WE REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO YOU
BOTH THIS MORNING.ALISON WAS EXCITED
SHE HAS ASK ME SEVERAL TIMES HOW LONG YOU WILL BE THERE. FRED SAID HELLO
HE LOVES YOU BOTH. WE NEVER STOP PRAYING FOR YOU THAT EVERYTHING WILL
GO WELL WITH YOU THIS WEEK.
LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH
MOMMA/JD ALISON/ FRED
Hey Mrs. Hood!
It's Emily Sanderson. Ukraine and its kids are close to my heart. Since my family and I are close to the Halls, and i spent about two weeks over there last summer. I am going back this year in June! So, I was very excited to hear that yall were adopting from Ukraine! I just thought I would let you know that I am praying for all of you.
The Lord your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
- Zephaniah 3:17 -
This is Emily again. I just scrolled all the way down your page and realized that yall know some more "Halls". I was talking about Randy and Valerie, their kids go to OM and they are going back soon to get 5 (no that is not a typeo) more!
Hey girl! Your Mom just gave me an update! Ya'll are in my prayers! Hope all goes well tomorrow, Please update us as soon as you can! I look foward to reading this everyday!Dr.Nicholas said to tell you hello and best wishes.
Much Love, D
Hello from the May family! We have been following your story here and praying for you..we love the photos as well and the little ones have enjoyed the history lessons :)
I just heard President Bush say he was heading for the Ukraine tomorrow (he said this at the baseball game on ESPN)..that would be Monday..maybe you will cross paths!
Take care and wishing best, hang in there and keep the FAITH..
Sue, Curtis, Zach, Jacob, Hannah, Tyler, Luke and Cade
Hi Ya'll (that's southern talk in case you forgot).
We are still praying and thinking about you both.
Jerry,
We attended church services tonight at the one of the local churches. The service was a community wide service (singing only) with about 8 different churches participating. There were about 60 people in the choir. One of the songs they sang was Beulah Land and even with that many people singing all I could hear was Uncle Jerry singing that song in my head. I always think about him when I hear that song. Anyway, as I was reminded of him, I thought of you so I said a few extra prayers for the both of you.
You two take care and we will be praying specifically in the next few days.
We love you both.
Ron, Jan and Savannah
We are praying for you here at Meadow Brook Baptist! We are so excited for you- can't wait to hear more good news.... Kate Albright
Hello from the Petelos family, we pray that you have a safe return,and good fortune with your adoption process. Tony Petelos
Hey! Hope you are having safe travels today. I cannot wait to talk to you both later this week. Jessica got kicked off ROL last night. So now we are down to Amber, Daisy, & Destiney. Lee and I went to Abby's party in Selma on Saturday night. It was lots of fun. Everyone asked how you all were doing and are thinking of you. Lee and I enjoyed hearing about all the homes we have supposedly purchased in Selma. haha. We are getting excited about the move. Hope you are having a great time! Email asap this week, I saw some adorable children's clothes (especially swimsuits) at the NameDropper here in Montgomery. Miss & Love ya'll. Kea
O.K. This name thing had gotten out of hand. Ha Ha. Babushka sounds like something from the Addams Family. Deed sounds close enough to Lee so can your Dad just be Big Lee. Just keep showing them my picture and repeating "Honey"; I know these children will be bright enough to catch on that this is my name. It sounds so silly to be talking about our names for our grandchildren but when you could possibily get 5 grandchildren in one year; your Dad and I feel this is major. Everyone is sitting on pins and needles( except MaMaw Ha Ha) waiting and praying for everything to go smoothly. I pray for healthy children, physically and mentally. I know you said we probably overloaded the Lord and that is why ya'll are on your way to Mariupol; so I have tried to limit my request and I'm sure he had plenty to do just taking care of all the others that are being sent to him for ya'll. I talk with Ms. Whitfield and she was a joy. I told her I would talk to her again toward the end of the week. We miss ya'll greatly and are ready for ya'll to come home with my grandchildren. Take care of each other and know that I love you and know that the Lord is guiding you in the right direction.Stay in touch as much as possbile.
We love you both very much.
Honey and Big Lee-
Hi Jerry and Amanda! Found the blog (Thanks to Brian!) You guys are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and know you are frimly engraved in the palm of His Hand (Isaiah 49:16) Enjoy the adventure!!!
Much Love to you all,
Dana
JERRY AND AMANDA,
THINKING OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. JUST SENDING YOU MY LOVE AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE,
SHARON
Hi,
I feel like I am reading a sequel and waiting for the next book to come out so I can find out the happy ending. I am so excited for you and you are in my prayers daily. I must say I'm a little jealous over Wanda being a Grandmother multiple times over in a few short months and I'm not yet. I admire your patience and persistance and can't wait to see you home with kids in tow.
Love,
Brenda (Grand-godmother)
Hey guys,
I looked up your trip online and you've got a ways to go (as I'm sure you're aware of- especially by the time you read this)! I bet it is a beautiful drive or train ride- however you go. I did notice that they don't have interstates in the Ukraine, though! (Thank you Eisenhower.) Anyway, just know that we are thinking about and praying for you all the time. We can't wait for news and we will support you no matter what!
Love,
Hill
Jerry and Amanda-
Greetings from the Crawfords. WOW!Scott and Dorothy have been keeping us posted on your progress. Jerry, I wasn't going to say anything about the pants but you know Scott has already told the boys.
What an amazing journey! It won't be long now. You are in our prayers. God Bless Wade-Genie-Dillon-Eva Catherine Crawford.
Hey Guys, Jason and Mel just sent me your blog site. We adopted our son Jake from Makevka, near Donestk. He was born in Mariupol. We we will pray for you guys and your journey of faith. Email us if you get a change at kendebar@gmail.com maybe we can share some info about the region.
Ken and Cindy
I just got updated on your journey. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers for His will.
Coach Hood, Evan is ready for spring training. I can't beleive he will be in high school next year. You will both see how quickly your children grow.
Be safe and we will continue uplift you to Him daily.
Love,
The Webb's
(TIm, Donna, Evan, Alicen & Abbey)
hey Amanda - we survived day one of SACS very well - miss you! Praying for God's will with the adoption - most mouths are still dropped over here - you all are amazing.
Take care and be safe - Jill Sturgeon
Mrs. Hood,
I check your blog everyday. I enjoy the pictures and reading about your adventure. I told Mrs. Rhonda Freeman about you. Her church is helping an orphanage
this summer in the Ukraine. You all will have to talk:)
God is so amazing. I love to see Him working in our lives. Just wanted you all to know your in my prayers.
Mrs. Davenport
Hey Mrs. Hood,
I heard u and your husband is adopting children in Ukraine! I just wanna say that you, your husband and ur new family are in my prayers! i hope you will have ur new family with u and your husband together!! I miss you and miss seeing you in the hallways at school.. Im doing okay here at school where i am now... i hope we can see each other again sometimes.. I would love 2 see your new family!!! God will always be with u forever!!!! i saw the pics of the kids u and your husband are adopting and they look sooo adorable together!!!! Well GOOD LUCK with adopting and with everything going on!!! im very exciting to hear yall are adopting children from Ukraine!!! I hope yall are very excited!!!! i hope everything's are going just fine!! Good LUCK with everything!!!
Much Love
Carmen G. From Hoover HIgh
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