What a day...

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:31, 32, 35, 37-39 NLT)

This was the verse I read right before going to get the boys.  Thought it was fitting for the day.  Needed to be reminded that Gods love is surrounding us & the boys.  Nothing will separate us from that.  

I was pretty nervous all day just anticipating what the afternoon might be like.  I knew the boys were driving from their orphanages & had NO idea what would be happening.  Matt & slept in a Bit this morning,had a Big breakfast, then went out to explore a bit. Didn't find what we were looking for but it was nice to stay busy.  

At 2 were met our guide Aron to take us to the civil affairs office where we would meet the boys. It was busy, lots of families were there waiting to be united with there families.  You could feel the nervous excitement in the air.  I was quite emotional,thankfully when we saw the boys the waterworks stopped. I handed over everything our guide needed for our paperwork.  She quickly said ok they were here let's go.  I walked over & little Elijah was there walking out of the room.  He was calm & looked at us, let us hold him, & was quite complacent. Just as we picked him up Isaiah walks out too.  His orphanage dressed him up in a blue silk Chinese suit.  Very handsome, but he got hot & slippery really quick.. He saw us walk up to him & immediately started backing away & crying.  I tried to pick him up & he just kept crying. It was ok, I was prepared for that, he was scared! He cried for quite awhile, but eventually wewere able to distract him & get him playing a bit with the car we brought.  Luckily our guide took over asking the questions for me that I printed & got theirs schedules figured out.  I was really preoccupied trying to calm Isaiah down.  We did get a smile out of him while we were there. When we left, we went to get some formula for Elijah & some milk for Isaiah.  He did not like sitting in the trolly & wanted Matt to hold him.  

When we got back to the hotel I finished the paper work that needed to be done while Matt played with the boys.  Both of them shared the toys & snacked together & were talking together.  Matt got some giggles & big smiles out of both of them. Isaiah reached up 3 different times for me or Matt to hold him.  We went out to get dinner to bring back to the room.  They both really enjoyed looking around at everything.  Back at the room we got them fed & called their sisters who were so excited to see them!  Both the boys pointed at the girls & Isaiah even waved bye bye to them.  Bath was a success too. Neither were sure about sitting in the water but both did & Isaiah liked splashing & watching the bubbles.  They are both curious little boys.  I think one of the highlights was after bath getting them dressed Isaiah was upset again, while he was crying he called out "baba" wanting Matt to hold him.  Then we got to rock both boys to sleep, & Isaiah didn't want us to let go.  Love that he seems to already understand & at wants to reach out to us some.  Ready to see Elijah laugh & smile some more.  Also ready to see him cry.  It will come.  Today I'm pleased & grateful to have my boys & for how brave they are.  It is so strange to not know what their likes & dislikes are, how to feed them what makes them upset or happy. Today marks the first day that this will change.  Look forward to seeing them grow & blossom over the next few days, weeks, months, & years. So so glad they have a family now to call their own.