Today was another good visit with D. We pretty much have the same routine now when we go to visit. We walk in, stop into the main office, get our little blue plastic shoe covers and our white coats on and then wait on the nanny who supervises our visits to come get us and take us to D. The nanny who supervises our visits reads the whole time, she never bothers us and is very kind. However, something about supervised visits is extremely draining to me. We have been bringing baby food for him (he seems to be able to eat it much better than sliced bananas) and usually feed him first. We have been working with him a little on gripping a ball and on standing. I usually cuddle with him and read to him a book, he loves that. Mike usually walks the halls with him and of course is always doing something to make him laugh.
D has a long road ahead of him. We can only imagine how hard things are for him. Not being able to see, nor can he talk...he makes no sounds. Hearing seems to be his strongest sense...he is very soothed by hearing us whisper into his ears.
His facility is a very big place and as we walk the halls on our way to D, we pass residents of all ages. The kids are usually kept in their rooms but it seems the older residents are allowed to walk the halls freely. The residents love to shake hands and give hugs. We saw little V yet again today...such a HAPPY girl with many smiles :)
We have some news...we have a possible court date...2 weeks from now...it is not definite yet. We hope to hear the definite date before the weekend.
Thank you for your continued prayers for us with needed wisdom, favor of the judge, for our children and for Sarah and Jody.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Hi Misty, I wasn't sure if you are checking email right now or not so thought I'd better share here.... I wondered if it may risky to come home before court as you said, could you instead both fly home after court, and then fly back when you can get him out after the 10 day wait? We flew home after court and then John flew back with my daughters last adoption and it was nice to have a week or so all together right in the middle of the adoption... especially since they were there about 3 more weeks after the waiting period (we had some delays and holidays in there)-- hopefully that after court time will go much faster-- I think its usually one to 2 weeks depending on the timing of everything there. You might also check with your facilitator as I think the time before court is important for the orphanage people to see you bonding with your kids and like you said for them to "trust" you... not sure what they'd think if you left then. At our court hearing there was an orphanage lawyer who testified about how we visited our kids each day and approved our adoption etc. One thing about over there is that things can change. Just something to consider--
We'll pray for God to show you what is best for your family. So glad you're having a good experience!
love in Christ, Traci
Love you and love little D... Praying. Little V sounds soooo sweet!!!
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