I bet the girls are feeling pretty hopeful that they are probably going to get a family and be in America in a few months. Maybe even happy to get brothers too!
If you think about how much we’ve learned on the trip, we’ve learned a lot such as patience is the answer, God’s path may be hard but try as hard as you can to stay on it. Third of all, forgiveness may be hard but try to forgive as much as you can, because God told us to forgive and forgiveness leads to happiness and love and joy. Fourth, courage is very hard but YOU can do it. These are all things Angela and Olesya mostly did and they are only 11 and 9 years old.
Today I think it went well. We were all decorating like putting up the tree and metallic streamers, garland and stockings, banners and snowman, lights and stars. When we were putting up the Christmas decorations we were trying to get the best things. Angela, Olesya and I were putting up the tree. Olesya, Irina and Kenny were putting up the metallic streamers…and Josh was off playing superheroes. I think all of this will go well.
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Matthew:
ReplyDeleteLots of adults should read that post. It is indeed true that patience is a hard thing, forgiveness even harder, and sometimes God's path is hard to see.
Kathy W
You are wiser than most adults! It is inspiring to read your blog. Your example will be a good thing for us to follow in the years to come. Your great attitude is rubbing off on the girls! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteHi Matthew,
ReplyDeleteI think your blog is really cool. I think you learned a lot on this trip so far. Is it neat to be in Kazakhstan again? I lived in Kazakhstan, too, until I was 3.
From Gabe (in California)
Kenny...I think you are very, very right about staying on God's path, even if it is hard. That's a lesson I am trying to follow, and I'm a grown-up!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you and the girls had a good time. I pray there are many, many more!!!
Sen qazaq tilin bilesin be? Kein Qazaqstanqa qaityp oralasin ba?
ReplyDeleteMatthew,
ReplyDeleteYou have wisdom far beyond your years.
Hilary
Great job Matthew. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou have learned more than most adults learn in their lifetime. Sometimes it is hard to follow God, but he is always with us and will lead us down the right path if we have faith.
ReplyDeleteMatthew, you are so wise beyond your years.I truly believe Angela and Oleysa wish to become members of Team LaJoy because they see such love and unity in your family. Your parents are "one" in 10 million, as are you three boys.
ReplyDeleteBarb Hines
Matthew you are a brilliant boy. Always remember that.
ReplyDeleteMatthew -- You are right that God's path is sometimes hard, but the blessing that He gives us for following his path is sometimes so huge we can't believe it -- like the girls you've come to love. You are such a wise young man. You have great parents with great wisdom they are passing along to you. I'm glad you are having fun now!!
ReplyDeleteGod has blessed you with great wisdom.
ReplyDeleteMrs. B in VA
Matthew,
ReplyDeleteSo very wise.....just like your mom!
Merry Christmas to you and all of Team LaJoy!!
Monica in NY
Matthew,
ReplyDeleteI am constantly amazed by you and your family. You guys are awesome! I am also amazed by the power of God's love and how your family is sharing that. God has blessed you and your family tremendously. Merry Christmas!!!
Trey in Georgia
Dear Matthew,
ReplyDeleteWe are glad Angela & Olesya are having a great time with you. It REALLY looks like God has a plan. Say “ Hello” to Angela and Olesya for
me if you have time.
Love,
Mary
Dear Mathew,
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad that you are having so much fun with the girls. I would be excited if I was soon going to have two more sisters! In V.A we have two
feet of snow! To us that is a lot! In fact it breaks the record for being the biggest snow in about one hundred years! How much snow do you have in Kazakhstan? Or how cold is it?
Love,
Jeffrey
You are so wise, much wiser than your years. Know that these difficult times are the times that make you stronger and I can tell that you and your brothers are all becoming stonger in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteDear Matthew
ReplyDeleteI just read your mums last post and I wanted to comment to you that you are an amaziing boy, that your compassion and love and willingness to forgive is something that I can so learn from. I want to congratulate you with the beautiful ceremony you help create in welcoming your sisters into your family. What a beautiful special time that was, and it will be something you can reflect on for the rest of your life.
Joyce