We've Arrived!!!

Hi everyone - Sorry we took so long. I'm still trying to get used to Brooke's laptop and we are now just able to get internet service. By now it is Friday night. We arrived safe and sound as most of you know. We have been busy since we arrived and didn't really have long enough to spend at the internet cafe. We are now in Poltava near the orphanage in a very nice apartment. Luckily it comes with internet service, although it seems to have a mind of it's own. Our business in Kiev went very well and we found the people at the SDA to be very friendly and helpful. When we arrived in Poltava, we went to the orphanage to take care of some business and visit with the director. While we were waiting in her office, a group of kids came by. I guess if the director's door is open everyone trys to take a little peek inside. I didn't recognize any of the children until Katia(who stayed with Fuhriman's) walked by. She immediately recognized me and ran off calling Tonia, Tonia. Within a minute Tonia arrived and ran right in and gave me the biggest hug for about a minute. Ray got a hug too, but much smaller than mine. Tamila followed shortly after that. There were plenty of hugs to go around. I showed the girls the video clips that the kids at home had made. They were all smiles! I can't tell you how great it is to be with them again. We hope things continue to go well. Thanks again for all of your love and support from home.