They are so big! Initially they wanted NOTHING to do with us when we arrived at the orphanage. They cried and cried and cried. This is a good thing, though. It means that they won't go to any old stranger, which means that they don't have severe bonding issues. If they did they would go to anyone who reached for them. So, we had a rough start but we won them over with food and toys. They are SO SMART. Both of them are mimicing everything we do and say. They have successfully said Mama, Daddy, and Duck and knew what they were saying. They slept all through the night last night, and so did Chuck. I did not. I heard every move they made in their sleep. They didn't wake up until after 6 a.m. Today we met with their birth father. He ended our time together by sharing that we are like family to him. That was special. We did lots of work at the orphanage today. I left early and brought an older child, Monicia, back to the hotel to swim. We don't have our boys with us tonight because we are going to the Embassy tomorrow to file some paperwork. Prayers for safety while we are out in town tomorrow would be appreciated. We'll post more when we can. Thanks for praying for us!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Our Family
They are so big! Initially they wanted NOTHING to do with us when we arrived at the orphanage. They cried and cried and cried. This is a good thing, though. It means that they won't go to any old stranger, which means that they don't have severe bonding issues. If they did they would go to anyone who reached for them. So, we had a rough start but we won them over with food and toys. They are SO SMART. Both of them are mimicing everything we do and say. They have successfully said Mama, Daddy, and Duck and knew what they were saying. They slept all through the night last night, and so did Chuck. I did not. I heard every move they made in their sleep. They didn't wake up until after 6 a.m. Today we met with their birth father. He ended our time together by sharing that we are like family to him. That was special. We did lots of work at the orphanage today. I left early and brought an older child, Monicia, back to the hotel to swim. We don't have our boys with us tonight because we are going to the Embassy tomorrow to file some paperwork. Prayers for safety while we are out in town tomorrow would be appreciated. We'll post more when we can. Thanks for praying for us!
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They really have gotten big.
They look so tall.
Glad to hear you guys and your luggage made it there safely.
Will keep you in prayer for the trip tomorrow to the embassy and filing of your paperwork.
Have fun!
They're so gorgeous!! And nearly as big as you, Juli! We are praying for you... We'll pray for safety and good paperwork processing. :-) Give those HUGE boys a big kiss for us!
Love, Janie
Juli,
Please post as soon as you can so we know you are ok. Have been praying!
Love,
Mom
Oh my goodness!!!! Look at them!!!!! I can't wait to play with them. What a happy lil fam!
We're on top of the prayers. Munch on their cheeks a lil bit for me!!!
Love yous,
Christi
PS: Christi's right. You make a beautiful family. The boys are beyond cute, and the smiles on your faces tell the absolute joy you must feel being with them. I am so happy for you. Now please post some more!!
Hi guys,
We love the picture! Chuck, your eyes tell it all, and Juli, you are absolutely beaming. Chuck, your dad, brother myself and the whole family are in almost constant prayer for you all on this trip. By the way, the twins cousin Jordyn says she can't wait to meet the boys and get to play with them. We love you all!
Dad and Mom C.
Hey Chuck-P.S. Fruv hucka weezer :)
Perfect....thats all I can say about this picture. You and your crew are in my thoughts and prayers! Much love to you all.
Amanda
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