Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Something's Missing

When we came home last December I could not wait to be home. Things were familiar and in our own language. It was great to be home to start our new lives together. But it only took a few weeks before I started to miss Russia. Why would I miss a country that was so cold (-40C!)? Or people who seemed so distant? It's strange, but I miss Russia.

A few weeks ago a friend shared the possibility of our church planting a new church in Krasnoyarsk. Question #1 - Who plants a church in Russia? #2 - in Siberia? #3 - in the birthplace of our daughter? Nothing is official on that front but it was interesting that our church would be considering this.

Whenever I see an article in the newspaper about Russia I read it. I still occasionally listen to some Russian pop music with E. When I meet someone who speaks Russian I try to use as much Russian as I know (not much).

I'm looking forward to the chance to go back to Russia, and I hope it's sooner rather than later. Maybe other parents who adopted internationally feel the same way? Somehow I feel that something's missing...

at the local park
by Court at 12:00 PM

6 comments:

  1. Courtney--

    You have such a beautiful family, and your family's story is truly one of love. It was inspiring, and I hope that you'll be able to visit Russia again soon, and that all's well. Please keep posting pics on FB and here--it's such a wonderful gift to see such a good person have a wonderful life. :-)

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  2. I have been feeling the same way! There were just too many little faces left in my memory. Landon's little friends that I pray find a mom amd dad.:( I pray we can return someday!

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  3. I have been feeling the same way! There were just too many little faces left in my memory. Landon's little friends that I pray find a mom amd dad.:( I pray we can return someday!

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  4. I feel the same way!! It's almost bizarre, but I miss Russia incredibly bad. I haven't quite figured out if it is because Russia gave us hte most incredible gift ever in our two sons or if we are supposed to go back at some point. None the less...I feel like I left a piece of my heart in Kras:)
    Shanon Rentz

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  5. I too read anything on Russia. We also listen to music. Luckily for us, there is a Russian family with a little girl, the same as as Vera in our neighborhood.

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