Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Love

It was a beautiful week indeed. We accepted the referral of our little Ethiopian boy! (I love numbers and have to mention that we saw his face six months to the day that we applied to our agency and accepted his referral two months to the day that he arrived at his orphanage.)

He is four years old and his expressions are a swirl of sadness, curiosity, and soulful happiness. We loved him the very moment our eyes fell on him. Knowing his face, his temporary home, and even where he eats his lunch makes the urgency of getting to him that much more tangible.

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Last night, during our bedtime prayers, Gracie said, "Jesus, Please whisper to ___ that he has a family who loves him already and who is coming for him. Help him feel happy and hopeful and warm." Ellie said, "Jesus, what sissy said. Amen."

4 comments:

  1. So happy for you!!! We accepted a referral for a little boy on 9/2/10 and know just how you are feeling!!! LOVE!

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  2. It is bliss. So happy for you, too! Is your home study finished? Where are you at in the process now?

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  3. I'm so happy and excited for all of you. What a loving family you have and will be sharing with your new little guy. I hope, as he grows, that he will come to realize what a blessing he is being given.

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  4. Ah, Gail, I love to read from you! Thank you for always being so encouraging. You are the best mom! I hope to see you at Christmas ... we'll be there for a week. :)

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