CVS: Week of September 28 - October 4

After coupons, ecb's, and $0.35 out-of-pocket, I left the store having made $1.46 on these items.

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CVS: Week of September 21-27

My $2.60 CVS purchase this week. I was thrilled about getting contact solution because I was in extreme need of some. Looks like I'll be set on snacks for the next few weeks!

A Full Day of Fun!

Our first two days with Misha have truly been a blessing! It's been fun to watch him become more comfortable in a new environment and begin to form a friendship with each of us. After his hospital visit today, we had a wonderful evening of fellowship with George and Alexandra Goode.
We've enjoyed getting to know Misha better, and he seems to fit in so nicely with our family.

David speaking Russian with a southern twang.

My attempt at Russian. Yeah, I think he's laughing at me, not with me!

David, Misha, and Esther.

Google translater has been amazing! We had a long conversation with Misha last night by translating a phrase at a time. We were able to learn a lot about him, and had quite a few laughs at the way some things translated.

Misha trying out his new wardrobe

Indoor Soccer...

No rough housing!..

an unknown phrase in the Johnson house!

Misha's Arrival

After months of praying, Misha finally arrived safely to us. It's difficult to express the joy we experienced in finally setting eyes on the sweet boy we've prayed for, and waited so long to meet.

Misha and Igor

God is so good in the blessings He provides! Misha has been such a delight in the short time we've spent with him. We're looking forward to the months to come!

In Her Eyes

A compilation of Josh Groban's beautiful song In Her Eyes, and two of the greatest movies: North and South and Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy!

Our Girls Evening Full of Coffee, Chocolate, and Fun!

Last night Christie and I met up with two of my dear friends from Photography school (which explains the accumulation of pictures from the evening): Amy and Brandy. It was Brandy's birthday last week, so it called for an evening of girl time and coffee!

After enjoying a dinner of Triple Prime Burger at Ruby Tuesdays (absolutely delicious!), we relocated to Starbucks to enjoy coffee and dark chocolate truffles.

It was a blessed evening of encouragement and fun. Thanks girls, for your sweet friendships.

Happy birthday, Brandy!

Amy and Christie

Me and Brandy

An Answered Prayer

Our family has been praying about the Russian boy, Misha, we've been planning to foster for some months now. There have been quite a few difficulties with the Russian government, and his trip has been postponed a number of times.

After months of praying, God has been faithful in answering...in His time. We received word that the tickets were bought and Misha's plane will arrive September 24.

We are so excited about the opportunity to minister to him over the next 6 months, and watch the Lord faithfully sanctify and encourage our family through the trials to come.

Keep Misha and our family in your prayers over the next few months; as he will be undergoing surgery to amputate both legs, and we'll be trying our very best to make him comfortable- despite the language barrier.

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." ~Matthew 21:22

You can read more about Misha and the details of his coming to America here.