Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 (NIV)


Thursday, October 20, 2011

Gotcha Day!!

Today our facilitator picked us up at 8:30 a.m. and we headed to the orphanage.  We picked up one of the workers and headed to the police department to remove Alex from the orphan registry.  That took about an hour and a half.  Once completed, we went to the district social workers office to drop off or pick-up papers, not sure which as I didn't go in.  Then we dropped the orphanage worker off at her house as she wasn't feeling well.

Finally we headed to the orphanage.  We carried the 4 tote bags full of electronic toys to donate to the orphanage.  The kids are going to have fun with them.





I signed a few papers and they told us that they had purchased new clothes for him.  They fed him lunch and then brought him to us.  We dressed him in the snowsuit they provided and said "paka" to all of the workers and then we were off.  


I am having fun listening to him giggle as my teens interact with him.  It is such a sweet sound.  He is getting very sleepy, but not wanting to let go.  He has a bit of a cold, so pray it doesn't get any worse.

Praising God for this journey He brought us on and feeling truly blessed.

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18 comments:

  1. JustineOctober 20, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I am just dissolved in tears. So, so, so happy for you, and looking forward to meeting Alex once he is settled in.

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  2. SarahOctober 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Your son. His family. Wonderful!

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  3. JeanetteOctober 20, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Happy happy day!!!! So wonderful to see you together again!!! Enjoy him!!!

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  4. KatrinaOctober 20, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Bawling right now Kathy. Oh my, you have him. You never have to take him back. You get to bring him home and love and hug on him and tuck him into bed. What a blessing. What a journey. How happy it makes me to know they cared so much about him at his orphanage. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Katrina
    Carlene's soon to be momma :)
    www.operationorphannomore.blogspot.com

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  5. Mud pies and MoonlightOctober 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I love the picture with you looking into his eyes.... So happy for you, for him...what a day for miracles. What a precious little blessing.

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  6. KateOctober 20, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Congratulations!!! I'm so happy you finally got him!

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  7. MelOctober 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Kathy, I'm SO happy for you!!! YAYYY!!!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I am so happy for you that this day finally came! It's so wonderful to know how much he is loved at this orphanage. I can't wait to meet him next week in St. P. Enjoy your new baby!!!!
    Adriana

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  9. applesofgoldOctober 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Congrats!!!!! I am a puddle of emotion right now~

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  10. EmilyOctober 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Congratulations!!! I am so happy for Sam and for your family!!

    (reader of MckMama's blog)

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  11. teresaOctober 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    thanking God he is in your arms. what a wonderful day!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Truly blessed to witness this precious little man become part of your family! Praising God for this beautiful outcome!

    Kristi

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  13. Lu, Poppies BloomingOctober 21, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Wow, THEY bought him new clothes? That is quite amazing! SO happy to see him OUT! :) Thrilled for you!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Praise the Lord! So happy for you all! I think the laughter of babies/children is the best sound on the planet! Especially in this case when you know the poor little guy had many days before you without laughter.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    What a blessing! Yay for finally getting your little man in your arms for good. Praying for your trip and transitions.

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  16. KaiaOctober 21, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Awesome! Came over from MckMama's blog-may God bless your journey with your new son!

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  17. suelmayerOctober 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    So very happy for all of you...bring him home!!!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Congratulations! Your little fellow is precious. I hope the remainder of your in-country time and your journey home will go smoothly.

    Great times ahead!

    Susan in Ky
    Cousin to 2 from EE

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