WOW! The last 24 hours have been amazingly wonderful and amazingly heart
wrenching and everything in between. Esther Joy is just the sweetest and in
this short time - we have loved learning her...what she likes and doesn't (this
is pretty simple to figure out - no problems figuring out what this 2 year old
doesn't like:) She loves to sing and color and is enjoying playing with her
tia-tia (big sister). I won't spend a lot of time here because I know you can
imagine, but please pray for all of us - especially Esther Joy as she grieves
her known world. She so loves her foster mother and grandmother. We are
forever thankful for them and they way they have loved her as their own. I am
petitioning you to pray also for them - they have cared for her for over a year
and although they are happy for Ya-ya to have a forever home - it leaves an
empty space in theirs.
Already, Esther is becoming
comfortable with us and we see more of her JOYFUL personality each hour. She
is a daddy's girl:) and really insists that he do everything for her. I
recognize this is normal as she associates me with what she is missing and I am
in constant prayer for her little heart. I anticipate with great excitement the
day I will be able to comfort her and trust that our ultimate Comforter will
provide all we need. Watching her grab for Noel every time she needs something
- food, hand to hold, bathroom help, etc can really be entertaining at times.
:) The walls are already coming down as she enjoys playing peek a boo and wants
me to imitate her gestures. After she saw Lily give me a kiss earlier she
wanted one of her own. So sweet.
What a gift to be her
family! She is truly a JOY!
We are having a great time in
China! There are several other adoptive families at our hotel that we are
getting to know and we are making the most of this cultural
experience!
Love to all!
Louis and Silas - we miss you
so much! It was wonderful to see you on Skype this morning!
XOXOXO!
wrenching and everything in between. Esther Joy is just the sweetest and in
this short time - we have loved learning her...what she likes and doesn't (this
is pretty simple to figure out - no problems figuring out what this 2 year old
doesn't like:) She loves to sing and color and is enjoying playing with her
tia-tia (big sister). I won't spend a lot of time here because I know you can
imagine, but please pray for all of us - especially Esther Joy as she grieves
her known world. She so loves her foster mother and grandmother. We are
forever thankful for them and they way they have loved her as their own. I am
petitioning you to pray also for them - they have cared for her for over a year
and although they are happy for Ya-ya to have a forever home - it leaves an
empty space in theirs.
Already, Esther is becoming
comfortable with us and we see more of her JOYFUL personality each hour. She
is a daddy's girl:) and really insists that he do everything for her. I
recognize this is normal as she associates me with what she is missing and I am
in constant prayer for her little heart. I anticipate with great excitement the
day I will be able to comfort her and trust that our ultimate Comforter will
provide all we need. Watching her grab for Noel every time she needs something
- food, hand to hold, bathroom help, etc can really be entertaining at times.
:) The walls are already coming down as she enjoys playing peek a boo and wants
me to imitate her gestures. After she saw Lily give me a kiss earlier she
wanted one of her own. So sweet.
What a gift to be her
family! She is truly a JOY!
We are having a great time in
China! There are several other adoptive families at our hotel that we are
getting to know and we are making the most of this cultural
experience!
Love to all!
Louis and Silas - we miss you
so much! It was wonderful to see you on Skype this morning!
XOXOXO!
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