We are now officially a family of five! We made it to Harmony House this morning...I will do my best to describe the scene...I will give more detail later when I have more time to sit down and really share.
Max was coming out of the house as we were getting out of our car. When he saw me, he said Mama-and came running toward me. I could not believe it! You hear so many stories of rejection and in my heart, I was prepared for that. But it was not the case. He came running into my arms. Unbelievable. We will post video of that when we return home. We aren't able to post from the camcorder yet.
When Max's suitcase was brought downstairs he grabbed it ran straight to the front door. He was ready to leave! We still had things to do there with the staff, but he was ready to rock and roll! It was adorable to see him dragging his suitcase.
I will post more tomorrow when we get to Guangzhou. We are about to lose our internet connection so I wanted to get pics up..
Abby is feeling better. We are hopeful that whatever she had has worked its way through her system. She has some color in her face and is smiling. Good sign!!
I promise to post more detail when we arrive in Guangzhou tomorrow. Thank you all for your prayers for us, especially Abby. This day was nothing like we expected, but it was a family reunion for sure. Max is doing spectacular. He is responding so well to us. He is calling us Mama and Baba (mommy and daddy) and has learned his sisters' names as well. He is very strong-willed and VERY funny. It is so easy to make him laugh. His personality is amazing.
Love you guys!
9 comments:
PRAISE GOD! I am so excited to see you guys all together at last. The completion of the journey. We are so excited to meet Max! Thanks for posting in the middle of the business. HJ :-)
We are so happy for you guys. I can't wait to see the video.
Jim & Kristina
I love seeing you all together!!! Todd and I are both so blown away and touched by your recount of Max running into your arms. What a testimony that the Lord has gone before you and readied your sons heart for you!!!!! We are praying and praying!! Can't wait to hear more!
Oh. My. Goodness.
That is the sweetest thing I've ever heard - him running to you calling Mama! I have just been in awe all day thinking about how mighty and loving the Lord has been - all the miracles that have occured along this journey! Then today - the icing on the cake! It has been such a blessing for us to have followed along this journey with you.
SOOOO precious...that is such a sweet memory of him running to your arms! Congratulations on your new family of 5!! He is precious!!
So sweet! Thanks for describing the moment in word pictures for us. Praying for continued safe journeys for your family of FIVE.
Holly
Awesome! We are so happy for you. Watching the video made Janice cry.
WOW,
how exciting, we are so happy for you! What a great start to your relationship him running to you and calling you mama, couldn't be any sweeter! Have a safe trip back all FIVE of you ;p)
Andy
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