Sunday, August 24, 2008

"The Best Day Ever"

I'm going to try to figure out how to even begin to describe the last couple of days... I'm sure it will take some time to process it all... but it's been so very good! I actually wrote something to try and post this morning but we never got that far. But what happened after is what you all want to hear about anyway! : ) This morning at around 11:00 we finally got to meet Kamin! It turns out his nickname is "O". : ) Very cute... When they first brought him in to us (with 2 other children being adopted by families from Norway) he was hesitant and a bit unsure of us, but when he started to fuss, the social worker (a young lady) asked if I wanted to hold him and he came right to me! He wasn't exactly happy, but he held on pretty tightly. for the next couple of hours he was in my arms almost the whole time and preferred it if I was standing and walking with him. He ate some lunch with us and let me feed him his bottle and toward the end in our hotel room actually wanted to get down and crawl around on the floor. We could tell that he hadn't gotten a long enough nap in the morning and he almost fell asleep several times, but he was pretty determined not to give in. I am so incredibly grateful that he let me hold him (Lowell was a bit jealous - but he did get him to smile the first time) and I'm also glad I have the baby carrier since another day like today might just make my arm fall off. : ) It turns out the two granddaughters of his foster parents who live with him are 5 and 7, which explains why he was so comfortable with Mikaela. : ) there were several times she came to give him a hug and he very obviously hugged her back. she said after he was gone that today was the best day ever. : ) I'm on a deadline here if I don't want to pay much more for the computer and I want to try to post a picture... Tomorrow we go visit the foster family after another outing. So far so good!!! Thanks for all your prayers and thanks God for answering to wonderfully. : )

12 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:50 AM

    GOD is so good!!! It is easy to see His hand in all the details. Thanks for the update. With much love and many prayers,
    T&L

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  2. Anonymous7:50 AM

    Wow! Definitely answers to our prayers! The Best Day Ever! We agree!!
    B&B

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  3. Yay! We're thinking of you and can't wait to see pictures of little O. =)

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  4. We're so happy for you! Your experience sounds very much like ours! We're thinking of you, and look forward to your next post. Becca

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  5. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so happy that your visit went so well. Can't wait to see pictures of you all together.

    Sheri

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  6. What a cute nickname! Does it mean something? Praise God for a good meeting. Can't wait to see him.

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  7. Anonymous7:50 AM

    We are so excited to hear your stories! We love you all and are continually praying for you!

    Love, DCSJMAJB
    (That's a lot of initials!)

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  8. WOW! We are so excited that the day finally came and that it went so well! We love you all!

    From all of us,
    M&A, C&L

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  9. Anonymous3:12 PM

    Hey guys! We are all praying for you. What great first day with little "O". We can't wait to see you and we hope that all continues well and to God's glory.

    Love - the Sarkissians

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  10. Been thinking about you. Glad all is going well so far. Can't wait to see O in pics.

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  11. Anonymous6:52 PM

    Congratulations and like others said can not wait to see pictures of little "O"!!

    Hirally

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  12. Anonymous2:35 PM

    Woo Hoo! PTL! "O" is too cute! Can't wait for pictures!
    Arndt Familia

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and heart with me.