We were privileged today to spend a few hours with Isabel and Silas', amigo, Santi's Grandparents! (Santiago is a fellow adoptee, who's mom, Adrianna, grew up in Bogota, and now lives in Ada, MI with husband Jeff)! Abuelo Julio and Abuela Margarita must be the most precious Grandparents in all of Colombia! We had the most amazing lunch and such sweet fellowship!
It was very precious to see little Caroline in a real home (the Paris is wonderful, but it's still a hotel)...it was a nice quiet break from the Bogota traffic and children running through the hotel...
We were blessed to meet Santi's Aunt Margarita, also! She is a beautiful person!
And Abuelo Julio...absolutely precious!!!
And Abuelo Julio...absolutely precious!!!
We could have stayed all day, but, at 3pm Silas hit bottom again. We felt so bad... we had to leave (Adrianna-so glad you called before we left)! His fever came back, and so did his headache. Silas has been a total train wreck right up to 8:30 tonight. We are beginning to see that this on and off sickness is more him dealing with "Culture shock" and the shock of 2 new sisters. Tonight he has worked himself into a panic attack, extremely irratable towards everyone, wouldn't eat, and very out of sorts! Poor little man...he constantly needs assurance from me...he is homesick. We try to encourage him to skype his grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins thinking that seeing them would make him feel better, but, he refuses. He is searching for his place in our family, testing, pushing everyone away right now...he needs constant assurance that he is loved and very special! Please keep our little Si guy in your prayers!! May our loving God bring shalom to his wrestless heart!
On a brighter note...another victory today! Caroline let her daddy tuck her in bed tonight! This is huge!!! Isabel, Caroline, and Marta had a wonderful day today! And John and I are doing well, tired, but, well! Silas is just heavy on our hearts tonight!
What an amazing journey you are on...thank's for sharing! The kids ask daily so see what their friends are up to and can't wait to meet the girls when you come home. Lucas wants Isabel to know that he misses her and wants to go sledding with her. Gavin wants Silas to know that he can't wait to have him come to our house and play where there is only ONE sister! Know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
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Tell that Si Guy that he needs to come see Ms. Mary and get some "guy" time with Trav and Trent! So glad things are going well...I look forward to reading your entries every day!
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ReplyDeleteDear Silas, You are such a sweet boy and we can't wait to see you at the Lake soon! You make us laugh like no other child with your infectious personality, sweet disposition and your rolling "r"'s :) We wish you were not so sick right now! Sending our love to you all!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you were able to spend time with Santi's family - a little home away from home :)
Hey Silas,- Taylor, Sam, & David want to have a sleepover at our house with you when you get back - no girls allowed ! ( well maybe Aunt Kim)
ReplyDeleteThe boys would love to talk with you anytime if you want to Skype us - their last day of school is Tuesday for Christmas break. So proud of how hard you & Isabel are trying as you adjust to your new family -Caroline, Marta, & Isabel are very blessed to have you for a brother.