Back on the clock . . . Almost

Today turned into a busy day.  The exciting news is the hotel turned on the heat.  I guess October 1st is the magical day.  It was so warm, I had to turn the valves off to the radiators.  As evening approached, the heat got turned back off, so I need to learn the schedule to make sure we get heat when it is available.  The Foxes came over this morning just a little cold and weary.  The kids didn't sleep well, so they weren't their usual cheery selves.  But we warmed them up, and tried to amuse the kids.  We shared lunch with them today - Cosette made homemade soup.  What a treat!  We went to see Julia at 3:00 but she had to wash clothes.  It seemed a lot of kids were having to do work, so we only spoke to her for a few minutes.  Then we had this big, spontaneous party in our room.  The Foxes came back over, and brought an American Peace Corp English teacher, who is 24, then Andrew came and marveled at all the Americans in Romny.  As we were getting ready to go to supper, Svetlana showed up, so we had quite a group headed to the cafe.  One other side note.  I finally got Sean Fox to take me to the store that sells individually wrapped truffles.  Oh my goodness!  You cannot BELIEVE how good these are!  If you are very nice to me, and bribe me with obscene amounts of money, I might consider sharing a piece of one with you.  You really ought to fly over here and get a bag of them.

Libby's turn

Please pray for the Fabulous Fox family.  They have been here for more than a month and have been a great blessing to us.  We have watched them face trials without complaint, always trusting The Lord .  They have the gift of hospitality and welcome people so easily.  Today Cosette magically prepared a wonderful lunch in a tiny kitchen with crazy appliances and made it look so easy.  They need our prayers for the rest of the adoption to go smoothly.  Their kids are amazing, too.  In the month they have been here they have moved 5 times!!!! But they are happy and do not complain.  They are loving and giving and display the gospel well.  Praise The Lord .