July 9, 2005

  • Happy birthday to Elveera! She's now 16 years old, and on Monday begins driving lessons.

    I have dubbed her Crazy Driver Two, since she calls me Crazy Driver. 

    We agreed that between her in the northern part of the county and me toward the southern, no one is safe any longer.

    Some pix from the party this evening:

    A bag of candy was pounced on and rapidly demolished.

    Eventually it was gone, and they settled in for a nice chat in Russian.

    Elveera laughing at one of her cards, as her friends watch.

    As always, seeing these beautiful children together here in Fort Worth,
    knowing just two and a half years ago they were all in an orphanage in
    Russia, seem to be the embodiment of one of my favorite verses in
    Scripture, Jeremiah 29.11:  For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to
    prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."