All I can say is that WE ARE IN LOVE!!! Yesterday was a dream come true in every way!
Baby T fell asleep in Brian's arms within 10 minutes of meeting her and she slept for over an hour on his chest. She made the most adorable sleeping noises and wrapped her little arms around his belly. She's got daddy wrapped around her little brown finger already!! Her hair is filling out and is soooooo silky and curly. She has chunks all over her arms and legs. We've yet to see a smile from her, but that's my goal today. :)
Lil' A was momma's boy yesterday - his 29 month birthday. He was so content sitting on my lap, staring at us with his enormous brown eyes, and he fell asleep on my lap in the counseling room when we were hearing about their history more. He slept on my lap for over an hour, too. We just held them on a bed and talked about how beautiful they were. Very surreal moment!!
They didn't cry once, but they did seem quite overwhelmed with us. Their eyes are as big as saucers. They loved their little monkey and bear security blankets. :) We hope to pass court on Wednesday so we can begin posting pics like crazy!! I think we took a couple hundred pics. :)
The Tikuret orphanage is wonderful - incredibly clean, organized, well kept, and joyful. All throughout the orphanage there are signs that speak of God's love and family. The mission and vision for the orphanage are proudly displayed in the greeting room. All the nannies are attentive to the children and they seem VERY well cared for. It's a relief for this momma, but definitely know the 1on1 attention is needed.
We're headed back to their orphanage this morning to spend a couple more hours with them. Baby T turns 9 months today. It's so great to be able to love on them on their monthly birthdays! Our family is together!!!
More news after our 2nd visit...
We're headed back to their orphanage this morning to spend a couple more hours with them. Baby T turns 9 months today. It's so great to be able to love on them on their monthly birthdays! Our family is together!!!
More news after our 2nd visit...
Tears are flowing as I read this. I have NO IDEA how you were able to hold back your emotions when first meeting them, but well done guys! Reading a snippet of what your first time with your kids is my most favorite thing I have ever read from you. LOVE YOU, Diaz family!
ReplyDeleteGOD is so good and faithful! I also can't hold back the tears of joy for you!
ReplyDeleteMy words aren't coming to me right now, but I'm flooding with joyful tears for you and your family. God's amazing love is working through the two of you!! Happy Days!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful real dream!
ReplyDeleteWe love and rejoice with you!!!!!
Amazing grace, amazing day, amazing love, amazing God and amazing family!
What a blessing! We're praying daily for you as you bond with your kids and FLY through the court process. God is so good!
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes just reading this! To try and imagine, after all these months- years of waiting and wishing, you holding your babies- it's just so incredibly amazing, and emotional. I am so glad your time went well and that you have a second visit on the books! Happy 9 months birthday to Baby T! Praying for your court date!
ReplyDeleteCrying as I read this! We have been thinking about you guys non-stop since you left! The kids sound so sweet. Praying they will be here by the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I would have been able to hold back the emotions, but I know the Lord continues to give you and Brian such strength. Praying you will get your smile from your baby daughter today... Praising God with you all!!!
ReplyDeleteTears of JOY! Congratulations Momma!
ReplyDeletePraise God! How beautifully sweet and amazing!
ReplyDeleteI prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 1 samuel 1:27 Blessings to you and Brian!
amazing -- i'm so happy for you guys!!
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ReplyDeleteOnly God! How awesome! Now pass the Kleenex!
ReplyDeleteHey Mama!!!! :) What an amazing day!! How wonderful that the kiddos didn't shed any tears and that you had an awesome first encounter :) Vincent prayed the other night that you guys would experience a bond that only parents and their children can experience and it totally sounds like that happened! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us as it happens! and happy month birthdays to your beloved children :) Love you guys and them so much!!
ReplyDeleteawesome that your kids come from a great orphanage! Can't wait to see the pics of these kiddos you fell in love with! God Bless you as you head into the day of court... I'll be praying for your family!
ReplyDeleteOh, April! I am reliving those moments as you explain them. Praying you pass! I want to see updated pics!
ReplyDeletewow. just to show you i read this blog, i'm posting. i'm truly touched as everyone that's read this. talk about answered prayers. sigh...will continue to pray for you, your kids, transition, and bonding. sounds like you are off to a great start. this is Loc using Christina's account.
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I'm just catching up tonight. I love love love it! I've been picturing you guys there even tho I haven't checked. You kiddos are so loved!!! By so many!!
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