A whisper in our heart has led to an adventure

A journal documenting our adoption journey to Africa and other various Donaldson delights.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Trip #1 Day 4 Part 2

While our entire trip was really amazing, these next two parts were our FAVORITE and of course the reason why we were there:
   On the way to the orphanage Gabe advised us to play it calm as he wasn't sure if the kids had been told that we were going to be their family yet.  So, when the gate to the orphanage was opened and we entered the property our hearts began fluttering.
Then we saw THEM!!!  Abel and Feven along with Connie, Gabe's wife, came to the car as we were getting out.  We did as instructed and attempted to remain cool and unbiased, but then Connie said to the children, "Say hi to your mommy and daddy", and they came to us with hugs and kisses!!!
   "Oh my!!  They know who we are?"  With my arms wide open to receive them!
  "Yes", Connie replied.  "We spent the morning going over the photo albums you sent them and they have been expecting you."
   "Yeah!!!"   All barriers down and flood gates lifted high so the love could come pouring through!!  It was a NEVER to be forgotten moment!
   With introductions over (oh my, I CANT wait for trip #2!!!...How do you leave that???), they took us inside the house to show us around.  Wow!!!  Is this place amazing!!  It is large and light filled, calm, peaceful, CLEAN and ordered.  Abel and Feven showed us everything and it was ALL impressive!
   After our time alone with them, they took us outside to meet their friends.  We spent the remainder of our time there enjoying ALL the children, playing together with the toys we brought them.  These children are ALL precious and it is evident that Connie and Gabe do an outstanding job with them.  Our first day with them was Awesome and we can't wait to go back tomorrow.

1 comment:

Evan said...

Tears, tears, and more tears as I look at such a beautiful picture of you with your kids!