March 8th, 2009 email update from Armenia

March 8, 2009

Today is Women's Day. Nick told us that they congratulate you on being a woman. Heh. Flowers are huge and it's expected of the men of the family to spend a lot of money to make their women feel special.

We got to go to a special needs orphanage this morning. There were four families that went so that was kind a crazy since there were about 10-15 kids there anyway. We probably doubled that with ours! But the kids were pretty sweet. There were a few with downs syndrome and some in wheel chairs. It was Mother Teresa Orphanage so there were several indian nuns running it. They were sweet, too, and gave me kisses on each cheek. The kids were probably newborn to age 6ish. We saw a few little ones upstairs who were blind and pretty sick. Downstairs was where we played the most. Those kids were full of hugs and smiles and were busy throwing around a beach ball and chasing balloons that we brought. It was kinda busy and crowded. Heh. But there were a couple little ones that wanted to play with us and read books with us. We got a couple pictures, too. And one little guy Ignas (sp?) took several pictures with my camera, too. He was 6 and in a wheel chair and spoke like three languages. Crazy. When we left he said “Come back?” I think Kevin, and Nick, too, were special treats for them! Men.

In a little bit, I think we're going with Nick and Olivia to a church planting outreach for Women's Day.

The kids have each had a couple issues feeling sad or nervous. But for the most part, we're doing well. The nights have been a little stressful for Kevy. But we are learning to go to the grocery store and things like that. They almost got the cell phone today but it hadn't come in yet. So they'll try some other place tomorrow if they havent' gotten them in yet.

Things go slower here. The internet guy is coming by sometime. To check out our place. And will come back some other time to do whatever he needs to do... slow going? :)

When things are running, we'll be in better touch!! We love you, even when we're not online!! :)