Kristen filling in for internetless parents

My parents called today at 2 our time (10pm their time) and gave us a short update before being cutoff. They flew to Kiev yesterday and arrived via taxi to their apartment. The people there thought they'd know exactly what they were doing, even though they didn't. They arrived around 8pm and still had not eaten so they walked to find a grocery store. (by the sounds of it, I'm pretty sure they found one.) They plan right now is to finish up tomorrow and wait until their flight on Sunday. They will probably arrive in Omaha Monday afternoon. Whoohoo! They said if anyone wants to, you can call them at their apartment and recieve a nice phone bill: 38044-272-2346 Unless they find an internet cafe (tomorrow if at all)or call again there probably will not be anymore updates. My mom told me to give my own little update though, not just summing up what she said on the phone. So...Sarah and i talked to Lena and Alla again today on the phone (my second time, Sarah's talked to them more though) It was a little awkward and I lot of, I don't know what to say looking at Sarah to say something. They recited their address and phone number, birthday and full new name. It was weird to hear them say our address and phone number, in english, claiming it as their own. (very fun also) My mom said that was their lesson today. That's fun, that they have english lessons. What a good thing to learn right away :o) Sarah attempted the Russian learned at VBS this week but only got "hello" I dont remember how to spell it in Russian. (pronounced previet?) Lena enjoyed that and repeated it. I think it would be good for us to at least know a little Russian before they come. Erin said Lienna Hanson would be willing to make flashcards with her to put around the house. That'll be our goal this weekend. haha. From the sounds of it, all four of them are having fun in the apartment but are all a little crabby and ready to get home. Sarah has been put in charge of being on the lookout for an earlier flight even though there probably won't be one. I can see how my mom writes such long entries. I have nothing to write about and it's still gotten long. I would write a top ten list, but I think I'd need help from my dad. Maybe later. If we get another call from them we will update you so you know what is going on also. Thanks from the whole Van Putten family for all your thoughts and prayers this past month. My prayer request for today/this weekend is for my parents to be able to communicate effectivly to Lena and Alla, and visa versa. Also that they would not be so homesick, but to enjoy the last few days they have in Kiev with the girls. Also pray for their flight home, for it to be quick, if that means no long layovers or perhaps a different (earlier) flight. Thanks again.