When we arrived at the orphanage today, we quietly walked up to Timothy's group play area. We like to watch him interact with the other children before we take him away from them for our visit. I really wish we could have gotten his reaction to seeing us on video. His mouth opened in a BIG smile and he started dancing up and down, turning around in circles. He was so happy! He almost put down the toy that he was holding to come running to us, but then he thought better of that. He might not get it back! It was a precious sight. One we will keep in our hearts.
Luke 2:19 "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."
We have not seen little Putin since last Saturday. I have to say that it makes us a bit sad. We looked forward to seeing him and his excitement in bringing Timothy over to us. We have no one to ask what happened to him. Did he get transferred to the next orphanage? The one for older kids? Did his family come for him?
Olga has told us that there are a number of children in this group that are considered "home" children. The Ukrainian government allows families that have fallen on hard times to enter their children into state care. They keep their parental rights and can visit when they want. We do not know which children in his group fall into this category, but we can say that we are the only people who have come to visit during the visiting time.
When we first seriously considered adopting Timothy, we had so many reservations. Adoption had been something we had talked about for years. It had been something that was in my heart long before our marriage. But was this the time? Was this the child? Was this the place?
We have been so surprised at the strong feelings we have for Timothy. Love for him started growing in our hearts long before we actually saw him face to face. We can only thank God for providing that love. We know that His hand was in this adoption. We know that Timothy was a part of God's plan for our family. It all feels natural and right.
I think of the other cuties in that orphanage that we walk by every day, that we wave to and they all smile and wave and say "pa-ka", and I wonder about their lives, their futures. If you have ever felt the pull of adoption in your heart, please ponder it. Pray about it. It does not have to be in Ukraine. It does not have to be a baby. Any child, anywhere would be so blessed to have a family to call theirs.
We are thankful to God for calling us to be Timothy's parents and forever family.
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Looks like timothy is starting to get used to the lights of the camera!! He isn't posing anymore. Looks like another hot day there!! I am so taken by your blog wilmer and I too have pondered adoption and I too have had it in my heart for many years. I think it is because of our up bringing. Always being around family for christmas, sleepovers, birthdays and so many other things. We have been very blessed with being able to grow up around a strong faith that our parents, even through rough times, instilled in us at a very early age. Sometimes when I feel down I am lifted up by looking at timothy. He has touched all of our hearts with his smile and chubby cheeks. On to a new chapter....... wow the works of the Lord!!. -Love Jessie and Wilmer
ReplyDeleteHi All,Such dear pictures.....sooooo touching. We ae going to visit Grandpa Neil tomorrow. Cute story: We gave him 4 "gift certificates" for his birthday-1 for lunch paid for by us, one for brunch paid for by us, one take out meal paid for by us and one home cooked meal. Grandpa thought they were real gift certificates. One Day Bill asked his Dad, " What are you doing today?" He says, "Lorraine and I are going to use one of our gift certificates and go out for lunch" Something got lost in the translation....Bill had to explain that no restaurant would honor our "gift certificate" ..... Much love, Dad and Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time for your family! We have been lifting you guys up and are so thrilled for your new addition with Timothy. The Lord's hand certainly is playing a huge role in orchestrating all of this and we can't wait for you to get him home so we can all celebrate with you and meet your new son =)
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Blake & Erin