A Series of Fortunate Events

"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:10


When the boys were here this summer, our sweet friend from church, Mrs. Vera Demeter, helped translate at Dr. and dentist appointments. She came over the first day they were here after breakfast, and we had a "Q&A" session, back and forth with what we all wanted to know about each other.

She would call and ask if there was anything she could translate for us, which was great when we were trying to explain the concept of going "tubing" with our Russian dictionary and it was going something like this: "You will be pulled by a rope behind a motor boat. It is fun."
Strange and fearful Looks.
What a blessing she is, and to think she lives just 1 mile from our house!


There was mutual admiration, (who can resist a good source of "confeyati"--candy? )

When they inquired about her perfect Russian, Vera explained she was from the Ukraine, and taught Russian in the school system while living in Ohio. They discussed what was new in Russian culture and lifestyle (well, as much as an 11 year old will discuss). And like the quintessential Russian babushka, she corrected their grammar and use of slang. "Oh, these young kids today, they ruin the poetry of the Russian language, " she would sigh.

Like. totally.

Yesterday, she translated 2 letters for the boys that Bob and Susan Mathes will hand deliver next Tues or Wed. when they travel to pick up their 2 sons in Cheboksary !! She took such delight in helping, and we are ever grateful! God has such an amazing way of using the Body!


Here is an outstanding article well worth your time:
http://www.adoptionsbygladney.com/html/whatsnew/index.shtml#press Go to "A Series of Fortunate Events. Dec.26, 2004.
We met the director from Shumerly orphange this summer.

Other Praises:
We heard yesterday that our visas are in the Russian Consulate. Please pray they will be approved quickly and FedExed next week.

Our bank has found all the new bills they were looking for!

***Thanks to the Body for praying!!**


A huge thank you to those who have loaned us suitcases, money belts, etc., brought food, and given monetarily. We are deeply humbled.
We love you all so much!!


the Schweigerts