Day 13 Thursday (4-14-16)
Today was the last day for us at the “old” C4C guesthouse.
We packed up all of our things and moved them to the “new” guesthouse, which is
directly across the road from the crèche. It is going to be much more convenient
for families and C4C to have everyone so close. Today was a phone day; so, we
had a chance to call home and hear some familiar voices. It was nice, and I am
SO incredibly ready to see Molly and Lincoln. I have reached my limit of being
away from them.
This morning A was with his teacher when we arrived so we
played with C by himself for a little bit. After a little while, I heard
someone yelling, “Mom!” I stepped around the corner and A was hanging at the
top of the stair railing with a big smile on his face. I thought school was
over, but as it turns out he was just skipping class! He got away with it for a
few minutes until his Dad realized that he was the only one from his group out
playing. He returned without a fuss…which is a good step. J After his class was over,
we had a fun day of playing with the boys.
Through the help of some friends of mine at school (thank
you T. Alonso and J. Cox!!) I was able to video chat with one of my classes
today. It was great! I loved it. I really do miss going to school and teaching
my kids. I gave them a tour, a slightly blurry one, of the area around the crèche.
It was great. I was really sad that the school aged kids were not there so that
they could speak to them, but it went well. I hated that I couldn’t chat with all of my
classes, but this class made a request before I left for the trip and I’m so
glad it worked out.
I realize our time is quickly coming to an end and that is
hard, but today, one of the other moms said, completely confidently, “They will
be home in 6 months!” We had a little laugh because there is no way of knowing
that, but she said it with true conviction. We both agreed that 6 months would
be amazing, but we know God’s timing is greater than our own (we would
definitely love for it to be less!).
Day 14 Friday (4-15-16)
Today was our last full day with the boys. I was quite emotional.
More so than I thought it might be. We had a great morning with them. The
community members came in to do activities with the kids and it was so
fun. They have come into the crèche several
times since we have been here, but this morning was the best. They were singing
and dancing with the kids in a circle and when they called a child’s name, that
child would dance in the middle. It was super cute. A was the first name they
called and he got out of his Dad’s arms and went right into the circle. I was
so proud; I thought he would avoid the attention. C however was not as
interested in this activity as he hung onto me for dear life. It was very
encouraging to see the children participating in organized play.
At about noon, the kids took naps, and the adoptive families
took a tour of the medical clinic (which does amazing work) and then drove down
the Baptist Mission. When we came back up, we were able to spend some more time
with the boys. It was such a sweet time. They were both in great moods and very
playful. C and I watched trucks (machines) go by and Joey and A played a little
football. I said goodbye first because I didn’t want the boys to see me upset.
Joey said that A cried when he left which makes it hard on him. C might be a
little too young to understand, but A gets that we are leaving soon and his sadness
breaks our hearts. We are hoping that tomorrow goes smoothly and that God gives
us the words that the boys need to hear, and that he gives us all peace that He
is in control.
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