She is Here!

Santa is here! Her flight came in late Friday night. The girls really wanted to come, but it was too late for them. They helped me make a welcome sign for her though. We were so nervous waiting at the airport. We waited for 45 mins and then we moved into position and lined up with our welcome signs. And then waited some more. LOL It was funny because everyone who was waiting on a child said it was long drawn out torture! (It wasn't that bad, but it seemed like every minute was an hour.) And then there they were coming toward us. I was trying to find Santa in the crowd, but I didn't recognize her at first. She looked different that in her picture. I only recognized her when she was rushing at me with her arms wide open. She gave me a HUGE hug! She almost didn't want to let go. I almost cried at that point, but I held it together. (I was shocked that she was so affectionate. They prepared us before hand saying that most of these children are shy and aren't used to affection. And that we would most likely have to teach them how to hug.) And there she was latched on to me with a massive hug! And then she went to Philip as well!!! Another shocker. Most of these girls are timid around men, who knows what they've been through in the past. Most of the "dads" have to earn their trust. But there she was hugging Philip too! You know when you first meet someone face to face, can look into their eyes and get a sense of who they are? Well, right away we could tell she was special.

The past 2 days have been great. She met the girls the next morning and loved them. She wanted to play with them and braid their hair. Hannah and Kayla loved it! She is very affectionate to them, and you can tell that she loves little kids just like her profile bio said. We have gone to the store, visited Philip's parents, played Wii, and gone to church. She is up for anything! Not one bit shy meeting new people or trying new things. She even eats almost everything we offer her to eat! Our food is so different from their food, especially the low quality food they get in the orphanage. We were expecting to have to coax her to try new things. But she is pleasantly shocking us all the time. She is cheerful, outgoing, and very sweet. She is definitely a teenager, and wants to paint her nails, pick out eyeshadow, and doesn't seem interested in cartoons or toys of any kind. (She'd rather play Philip in ping pong and bowling on the Wii. Shhh, don't tell Philip I told you. And even for a beginner, she sometimes beats him! She is a fast learner! LOL) She is great! =)

No issues at all! As far as I can tell, in just the couple of days we have known her, she would thrive in a forever family. It kind of make me feel even stronger for this girl. And I desire for her to have a family she be can be with forever. I have renewed my prayers with fervor for God to provide her a family. PLEASE join with me in prayer for her. If you have never considered adoption before, maybe now is the time to start praying and see if God is calling you in that way. And if you know of anyone interested in adoption please tell them about her. We would if we could! She is just precious!

Our calendar is filling up with all kids of activities! We are planning to go to the GA Aquarium tomorrow. Ww are looking forward to that! Philip has taken two days off of work and that has been great! I will be updating often with all that is going on with us and how Santa is doing. Check back often and see what's going on!