My mom and I had a very good trip over to Riga, Latvia! Everyone was so helpful where ever we were. As soon as we landed in Riga, there was the special bus to take us right to our hotel, which is in Old Riga. It felt good to get some sleep...there is a 7 hour time difference, so we didn't know if we were coming or going by the time we got here! Also, it is light out until 11 pm, so that helped to keep us in confusion! We ate dinner at 10pm in the hotel, but I guess that wouldn't have been so late if we were home.
We woke up refreshed this morning, and it has been the most BEAUTIFUL day here! Last year when we came here on a Mission Trip, the Latvians said we Americans brought the sunshine with us...and the first thing the hotel staff said to us when we arrived was this was the first day they've had sunshine in Latvia in weeks! What a gorgeous day...maybe we brought it again?!
We went to St. John's Lutheran Church this morning, and stayed to listen to a special choir and organ concert...very soothing to the soul!
Tomorrow is the BIG day! We are being picked up at 10am by the lawyer who is representing me for the adoption, and traveling with her to the regional court in Jelgava (about an hour south). I will be finally meeting the kids there, and am SO excited to see them other than in photos! After the court, we are all traveling back to Riga to spend about 2 weeks together to get to know each other. I have such a "supernatural" calm and sense of peace about me...that Holy Spirit is such a GREAT Helper!
Well, hope to talk to you soon to give you the most important update, and some news about the kids! God's PEACE and JOY to you! Love, EP
Yahoooo! We'll be praying for peace for ALL of you and for your bonding as a new family! Can't wait to hear more about your meeting! 8)
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not E but Pastor's sermon today was on The Holy Spirit.... I kid you not! Cannot wait for the next phase of your journey and it is about to begin, Thank You God!
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I am so glad that your travel went smoothly. I am so glad that today's church service added to your peace. I can't wait to hear about your first meeting! Blessings, K
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you got there safely.
ReplyDeletePraying that all goes well with meeting
the kids and your beginning bonding.