The entrance to the orphanage
Di getting ready to see our little guy at the orphanage.
Paul at the market
Di walking around town
We are able to go to the orphanage from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and from 3:30-4:30 p.m. everyday. Serge, our driver, takes us back and forth to the orphanage which is about 10 minutes away. We will do this everyday except this weekend. We are going to Odessa to do a little sight-seeing. This weekend may be our only time to see Odessa. Our visits with the little boy were a lot of fun today. He is really coming out of his shyness and its great to see his personality emerge. He is definitely all boy! I think he would run around the entire time if he could. He loved when we each held a hand and would swing him in the air at the count of three as we walked or chased him until we caught him and spun him in the air. We were outside during both visits except for the last 15 minutes at the end of the first visit. We took him inside to color. He was thrilled to see new crayons! He could hold the crayons and pen correctly, which was nice to see:) Everything he has and probably plays with is old. His jacket is way too big on him, his pants are falling down, and his big toe pokes through his snow boots. I can't wait to get him some clothes that fit him and feed him some fattening food. Thankfully he is average weight and height for his age, but he could use some meat on his bones! Well, we will miss seeing him this weekend, but we told the caregiver to be sure to tell him that we'd be back on Monday (thanks to Google Translate). Please pray for us as we become his new mama and papa, that he may love us and we love him more deeply than we could imagine. Thank you to all who are praying for us.
Paul and Diana,
ReplyDeleteFew words on my end, just moist eyes. The whole family has been following your blog. It has prompted good conversations with Ava about her own adoption. Up early this am; I know God prompted me to pray. Will continue to pray for bonding, details, paperwork to come together correctly. BTW, Diana, you are doing a stellar job of making us feel like we are along with you all. Looking forward to your next entry. Love the translation app, too!
With joy and thanksgiving,
Ginger Atkinson
Hi Paul & Di! Thank you soooooo much for keeping us updated on your adventure to adopt this precious litte guy. For some reason I didn't get yesterday's entry so had to catch up quickly this a.m. So much has happened in such a short time! We're so excited for you and know you will never the same now that you've opened your hearts to an orphan, someone who is near and dear to the heart of God. We love you! The Nutters
ReplyDeletePaul and Di,
ReplyDeleteKeith and I are WITH you in our hearts and prayers as you continue to step out in faith and trust Him with this sweet little boy. May the Lord clearly lead and keep directing you both in this and we're praying too for him to receive you too. It sure sounds like he is opening up his heart to you already!! Keep us posted!
Rhonda for the Johnsons