Saturday - Sunday 8/5 & 8/6 in Vancouver WA
We spent Saturday trying to get our life on track again -- laundry, settling in. I find that it is harder to get back on time here than it was to go to China. oh well.... that is fine.
On Saturday night we went and enjoyed dinner with my family -- Mom & Dad, Jay & Sandi (brother & SIL), their baby --- Jackson, 7 months and the kids dad Rob. It was wonderful. We continue to marvel at how Julia stepped off a plane and into her life here without batting an eye. She has played and eaten and laughed and played and laughed --- she has been incredible!
I told my friend Hope that I am amazed. All through this process I have said "It is impossible for me to get the wrong kid" but I had no idea how RIGHT this kid would be for our family. Because Julia spent her first two years in foster care -- she developed a self assurance and security that she carries with her. Joy is vivacious but still seeks validation from those she loves. Julia -- well, she just is happy where she is. The girls spent Saturday playing with purses, stickers, bath toys, and laughing and dancing and singing. They are ask if Julia has always been here.
For me, I had the most amazing sensation yesterday as my children were twiddling about the house -- it was one I have not ever had. Balance. Completion. I have said that I will allow myself to be open to going to China again in 5-10 years when the boys are grown ... but for today, my only desire to go to China is to go with my daughters to see the place of their birth. Oh ... and maybe to travel with Jay and Sandi if they adopt from China. :) tee hee hee....
But for now, I am just content to enjoy these four amazing people. Jacob is an incredible young man. His even keel the entire trip to and from China was an anchor for us all. James is one of the most tender souls I have ever known and his selfless love of Julia still brings me to tears. Joy is the warmest smile I have ever known and I am grateful that she was willing to stay home -- even when it was hard -- and give me the time to get to know Julia. Julia embodies the Hope that is in her name. There is not a person who has met her that has not been charmed by her spirit. I am eager to see how her life unfolds with this dramatic change of events at age two. She is much like her admired brother -- a kind soul who takes things in stride.
And me? Well, I am just the humble soul who gets to help steer the boat. I am hoping that I provide a place for these four to come back to in both physical and figurative ways.
I will continue to journal for a time -- Julia has her medical appointment on Tuesday this week and I am anxious to see what our pediatrician says and then move on to the cleft specialist.
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has kept up with this journey and sent well wishes, prayers and notes ... your support was felt and appreciate by all of us!
Time to post some pics...
On Saturday night we went and enjoyed dinner with my family -- Mom & Dad, Jay & Sandi (brother & SIL), their baby --- Jackson, 7 months and the kids dad Rob. It was wonderful. We continue to marvel at how Julia stepped off a plane and into her life here without batting an eye. She has played and eaten and laughed and played and laughed --- she has been incredible!
I told my friend Hope that I am amazed. All through this process I have said "It is impossible for me to get the wrong kid" but I had no idea how RIGHT this kid would be for our family. Because Julia spent her first two years in foster care -- she developed a self assurance and security that she carries with her. Joy is vivacious but still seeks validation from those she loves. Julia -- well, she just is happy where she is. The girls spent Saturday playing with purses, stickers, bath toys, and laughing and dancing and singing. They are ask if Julia has always been here.
For me, I had the most amazing sensation yesterday as my children were twiddling about the house -- it was one I have not ever had. Balance. Completion. I have said that I will allow myself to be open to going to China again in 5-10 years when the boys are grown ... but for today, my only desire to go to China is to go with my daughters to see the place of their birth. Oh ... and maybe to travel with Jay and Sandi if they adopt from China. :) tee hee hee....
But for now, I am just content to enjoy these four amazing people. Jacob is an incredible young man. His even keel the entire trip to and from China was an anchor for us all. James is one of the most tender souls I have ever known and his selfless love of Julia still brings me to tears. Joy is the warmest smile I have ever known and I am grateful that she was willing to stay home -- even when it was hard -- and give me the time to get to know Julia. Julia embodies the Hope that is in her name. There is not a person who has met her that has not been charmed by her spirit. I am eager to see how her life unfolds with this dramatic change of events at age two. She is much like her admired brother -- a kind soul who takes things in stride.
And me? Well, I am just the humble soul who gets to help steer the boat. I am hoping that I provide a place for these four to come back to in both physical and figurative ways.
I will continue to journal for a time -- Julia has her medical appointment on Tuesday this week and I am anxious to see what our pediatrician says and then move on to the cleft specialist.
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has kept up with this journey and sent well wishes, prayers and notes ... your support was felt and appreciate by all of us!
Time to post some pics...
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