We finally arrived in Simferopol after a 15 hr train ride. Again we have had little sleep mostly due to a very old and rickety train. We went to meet the Inspector for our referral to Jacob Maxim’s orphanage. That didn’t take to long. Then we went straight (by way of a lot of curvy and bumpy back roads) to the orphanage. We met with the doctor first. The director wasn’t available. The doctor told us alittle about Jacob Maxim from birth to now. He was born on March 18, 2005 weighing 6 lb 1 oz and 20 inches long. We have very little information on the mother and no information on the father. Jacob Maxim is healthy with a few minor issues that will work themselves out over time. Occasionally when he gets upset or anxious he will faint. He also has a low immune system and catches colds easily. He is alittle small for his age but he will catch up in no time. We got to see him for about 10 minutes today. He is sick right now and we couldn’t hold him or even go into the same room. He seems to have a little congestion. No fever. Hopefully tomorrow we can hold him. He is so cute and has the sweetest smile. He seems so happy. He is just starting to talk. He didn’t say anything to us, just smiled. I gave him a car and he really liked it. Then in a few minutes the lady that was holding him put him down and I rolled another car to him. He smiled and picked it up. It was great meeting him but we really missed not being able to hold him. James has already been called Papa twice, but not by Jacob. There were two other little boys in the sick room and one called him Papa twice and when we were leaving he said Bye Bye.
We are exhausted and I can’t seem to think of all I want to say. Maybe by tomorrow I’ll be somewhat back to normal.
God is Good. Please keep us all in your prayers.
Lots of Love,
James & Teresa
We are exhausted and I can’t seem to think of all I want to say. Maybe by tomorrow I’ll be somewhat back to normal.
God is Good. Please keep us all in your prayers.
Lots of Love,
James & Teresa
20 comments:
Checking the blog every hour has paid off. He is adorable. In the picture his hair and eyes look brown and he looks about the same size as Matthew. It sounds like ya'll have decided on Jacob Maxim. I like it, he already looks like a Jacob. It's wonderful to finally put a face to (hopefully) my new nephew. He is precious! I'm headed to the post office later today, I'll check on the cost of shipping. Call when you can. Love you both.
He is so adorable. I hate to hear he was sick. I pray he will have a speedy recovery. Once he gets some of this southern cooking in him, he will grow quickly.
Love, Michele
Happy Anniversary What a great gift!! He Is so cute love the smile. Take care and get some rest.
Love Shannon & Reba
How precious!!!!! I am so excited for you!! He is a doll!!! So handsome!!! I know you are proud and I now pray for him to be well!!! He's beautiful!!!
Love, Donna H.
oh he is beautiful, he is so sweet I can tell....I just had a good cry when I saw him....already favors James. My heart is full of joy for all of you.
Will be checking often...love you
God is Good!!!! He is so beautiful and precious. Beautiful eyes After reading you and James and then Jenny and Clark several of us have sit here and cryed with JOY. I know you two can't wait to hold him. PS I can't either.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS
Tammy T
The Lord has surely blessed you both. Just to be able to have made it there safely and to be able to explore this country that you have never been to is amazing. I know that he will ask you questions about where he came from when he gets older (or whoever you do get to adopt, hopefully him, he's adorable) and you'll be able to tell him all about this beautiful place he is from.
I honestly can't believe that it's finally happening! So many years of waiting for that moment to see his face....
I will remember ya'll in my prayers.
ANNA
I think he is adorable!!!I can't wait to see and love on him. He looks a little like James!Let me know if I need or can ship something for Jacob.I told Mother about him.When you get him home ,we will fatten him up.I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!!! Maybe he will get better fast and will be fine.Will talk to ya"ll later.
LOVE YOU
He is precious! My prayers and thoughts have been with you. Can't wait for you all to get home and have him in church sitting in front of me.
Sue s
OH YA HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! HAS TO BE A GREAT ONE!!! Jimmy said " he has big ears and has hair" so he doesn't look like James!!!!
LOVE YALL!
He is beautiful! What a gift. Congrats to all three of you!
James and Teresa,
We have been following your blog and we are so excited for both of you! Jacob Maxim is precious! We know he is going to be such a blessing. We will continue to pray for you and hope that you have a continually successful trip!!
Jerry and Amanda Hood
(I hope you remeber us from the Lifeline session in April!)
What a cutie! You're all still in our prayers. Be safe!
Love,
Kevin, Monya, JohnMichael & Garrett
Glad all is working out for you. Jacob is a great looking guy, hope you get to hold him soon. Take care and we will see you 3 when you get home.
Marv & Joyce
Please see Karina's note that accidentlly ended up on day one's page.
We continue to rejoice with you... Jacob Maxim is precious! A TRUE gift of God! When you can't be at the orphanage, enjoy the wonder of Ukraine. You are in one of the most beautiful regions and at the time of year everything is in bloom. The fruits & veggies are delicious!
I checked the blog this morning and there wasn't any news, but during the day at work I couldn't help but feel like there might be some news. I logged on and could not believe my eyes. I saw a beautiful angel looking back at me. Tears filled my eyes and I was overwhelmed with such wonder. Jacob Maxim is so cute. What a sweet smile and beautiful features. I knew that God would lead you to the greatest blessing you will ever know. How wonderful is His love and grace. I know this has been a long journey but look at what great the rewards are.
I can't wait to meet him. We will have a lot fun playing and getting to know him. He will adjust and fit right in, in no time. Hope you are able to get some rest now that you are finally there. I know he is worth all the waiting and wondering what would be in store.
May God Bless and open all the doors and hearings and any other proceedings you may have to go through.
He is so precious! God truely is good. We are still praying and missing you very much.
Love and Hugs to you both,
Becca
Praise the Lord as Jacob Maxim is so handsome and what a wonderful photo! My prayer is that he will be well today and you can hold him. He looks like a sweetheart that will melt you with his smile :)
Take care,
Beth
Hey you guys! I have felt out of touch for several days, but I have read everything and I am up to speed now. By the way, thank you for the email. It was so sweet of you to think of us when you have so much going on. Jacob is adorable!!! He has the sweetest smile. We miss you and can't wait for you to get home with Jacob.
He is so adorable....What a beautiful smile he has.... WOW I can't wait for yall to get home so we can get him to eating some good ole cornbread and great southern food.....hahaha I just fell in love with him as soon as I saw him... I hope he gets to feeling better soon, so that yall can hold him and play with him.... Anyways I miss yall and Love yall bunches...
♥Shauna
Teresa and James
Was so great to be able to talk with you...did not sound like you were so far away...
Glad to hear things are still going well...
I know it want take long till Jacob will be letting you hold him and love him...just keep playing cars.
Your in our thoughts and prays...and James I promise soon as the three of you get home and rested we will have a great big steak!!!!with Dr. Pepper to drink..
Now get our and enoy the city...
Love Sandra & Roby
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