Ira & I made it through the first day, although I couldn't seem to get her to break free from the TV (many channel satellite TV). Finally, needed a little discussion with Sergey and Julia, in Kyiv, to let her know that big guys like me need to eat every once in awhile. She seemed to bounce back and went along without hesitation. She is a calm, peaceful girl and not high strung like some people in our family!!! Sergey popped into the restaurant where we were eating, chatted a while and went on to see his family. He is very dedicated and loyal and will be our friend for life. I couldn't get Ira's DVDs going yesterday because I needed an extension cord to plug it in. Those type of things are not available just anywhere and are very hard to locate... Sergey commandeered his brother-in-law, Misha (20) to be our driver today. He brought a friend to help interpret. She did pretty good and was glad to have someone to practice her English (rare opportunities to do so here). We went to breakfast, toured the city, saw a new soccer stadium under construction (will seat 50,000) and saw the current soccer stadium they are using (hugh). We stopped to buy more DVDs, food for the apartment and passport pictures for Ira.
New construction and new high rises going on all over the place here. There seems to be a lot more money here than in Kharkiv. Ira has been a lot of fun while driving anywhere. She gets motion sickness very easily and we have to stop often to settle her down. Hopefully that will change in America or we have to start utilizing bicycles more often... NOT! Have to get back to check on Ira... she is engrossed with a Harry Potter movie...
4 comments:
I guess not riding in too many cars can make you a little queezy at first. Sounds like you guys are getting along well though. Hoping to catch up with Debbie in the next day or 2.
Blessings,
Laura and Rob
Dale - What a good daddy you are for Ira. You're lucky you have the inner strength to see beyond all the red tape, delays, paperwork and language barrier. I know you'll ride this out and it will be over before you know it. I see you on the airplane with Ira heading for home soon! There is a light at the end of the tunnel! Keep the spirit going - we continue to pray for you and Debbie.
Ann Koller
Dad, you are too funny. You are like Mr. Mom over there (ha ha)! All you need now is the apron and feather duster and you'll be all set. You're doing great! Love, Jodi
Go to hear all is relatively well. We are praying for you.
Gary and Bev
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