Day 2 with Liam

Friends and Family,

We have just returned from a wonderful day with Liam. He was even more precious today than yesterday. From his hugs to now his kisses to Cathy, he is taking our heart.

He started singing with Cathy today when she held and rocked with him. It was really neat to see them bond more today.

Liam is a ball of energy and loves people. With his big eyes and long eye lashes, he will get a lot of attention.

I found his ticklish spots today. As we wrestled on the floor, he laughed that contageous laugh that makes everyone crack up. He is a ham and will be the life of the party.

There is much going on here. Many God stories as we travel this journey with another couple here to adopt their daughter. This couple found out yesterday that their daughter had a "hernia of the spine". After meeting their daughter and taking some pictures, they talked to a doctor last night. The doctor quickly diagnosed as spina bifida. After an emotional day filled with many prayers and tears last night and talking to doctors in the US, they decided to tavel to the orphanage today to discuss their options with the director of the facility. I must say, their journey has been amazing to watch. We have watched as the Lord has brought the right people, perspective and grace into their loves for this little girl. As we traveling to the orphanage today, they were unsure what the Lord would do. They prayed for peace to know what direction to take (adopt her or get another referral). They have chosen to take this little girl and bring her back to the US for surgery. It is believed that her form of spina bifada is very correctable. I am writing this to ask for prayers for this family. Kerry and Karen would covet your prayers.

We miss our kids and home. We are scheduled for another day with Liam tomorrow then we return to Moscow and home on Friday evening.

in the grace of the Lord,

Mike and Cathy