Hey Everybody! What a day we had today. First of all, Clarion and I were exhausted last night (Thursday) so we went to bed early. Naturally, we then woke up at 3AM because we were thinking about the visits with the boys that were ahead of us later in the day. We left the Vlad Inn at 1:30PM with Lana and our driver. First we went to see our older son. After a couple of minutes waiting, they took us up to one of the rooms we where we met with him on the last trip. There he was with the biggest smile on his face, so happy to see his mama and papa again. He told Lana that he remembered us and was happy to see us. Lana also told us that she asked him if he wanted to go home with us and he said yes. She told him about the long plane rides and everything and he told her he wasn't scared and is ready to go. He is still a very quiet little boy, but we had a great visit with him. He loved the book that Clarion made from the first trip. He really enjoyed paging through it. The social worker joined us for much of the visit and it was really nice visiting with her. She is very supportive of the adoption.
Next we drove to our younger son's baby home. They told us that they would bring him down and that we would spend our time with him outside on the playground. That's a good thing because he is still a barrel of energy. He came down the stairs and jumped into his mama's arms with the biggest smile on his face. Then it was papa's turn for a big hug. We went outside to play. This little guy took us around the entire playground. We chased him back and forth. He played on the swing and then the slide. He had a blast with the little toy that Clarion brought along. The best part is that one of the ladies at the baby home told us that he remembers us and that he continually tells everyone at the baby home that he has a mama and a papa. That just made our day. He has definitely grown a bit, but is still a little guy. We had to say goodbye after about 45 minutes. The next time we see him should be sometime after court and we will most likely have his brother with us.
Anyway, we had wonderful visits with the boys today. Thanks for your continued prayers. We'll post again soon!
Blessings!
Joel & Clarion
8 comments:
Wonderful!!! I am so glad the boys are as ready as you are to get them home!!
I am so thrilled to hear both boys remembered you and were very excited to see you. This has been a long overdue reunion, for sure. I hope Court goes very smoothly. I can't wait to hear more!
Cindy
Praise the Lord for what HE has done. He sets the fatherless in families and you are so blessed to be given the opportunity to parent these two little boys. We hope and pray all goes well at court on Monday. We will see you on Wednesday in Vlad.
God Bless,
Debbie and David
It sounds like you had incredible visits with your sons! Its great that they are ready to go home with their mama and papa.
Have a great weekend and we hope court goes smoothly and quickly!
How wonderful that you are together at last!
Thanks for keeping us posted.
Hugs & kisses to those cute boys, and we will anxiously await your court date, and your return home.
What a wonderful reunion! I am sooo excited for you! You have to be bursting at the seams with excitement! We'll continue to look forward to your "court" post and future pictures of your happy family.
God's Blessings.
Yea!!! We are so happy to hear you are back in Vlad with your boys!! Sounds like they are very happy to see you too, which is wonderful news!!
I can't wait to see your gotcha day pictures as a family of 4! Doesn't it feel so great to just be there again and able to see the boys?!
I'd love to email you a picture of Owen to show to Lana and Irina while you're there if you're able :)
Please give them our love!
Adrienne Fleming
adopted Owen June 2007
owensmommyadrienne@gmail.com
I'm so thankful to hear that your visits with the boys went so well. I'm excited to hear that they not only remembered their momma and papa, but they jumped into your arms for hugs and kisses. How perfectly sweet after such a long wait.
We will pray for your court hearting and we cannot wait to see pictures either!!
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