It is hard to believe that we have had Cate with us for one week already. She is such a different child then the one whose eyes were filled with fear and tears seven days ago. She is a giggling, laughing girl who chases her daddy, follows me like a shadow, and likes to play games with her brother. I will never find the words to describe the remarkable transformations of the six children in our group. It is truly something you have to experience to even believe. When I think of all these babies have been through in their short lives, the true fear and agony of last Monday, it is a true testament to the resilience of the human spirit to see them all now, already so bonded to their new families. And while it will take time, love and patience before all the fearfulness and distrust disappears, that time will come.
Alex spent the evening very sick - I think because he ate some lettuce at dinner (at least, that is what I hope... no time for a virus now!) I didn't think to take it off his plate because he never eats lettuce and it was sitting next to a big pile of french fries, but when I looked over at him, he was munching it down. Two hours later, the poor thing was so very ill. Thank goodness, his stomach seemed to calm down around 8:30 p.m. and he slept soundly through the night. Today, he is himself, only happier and more agreeable than he has been in quite awhile. We just spent some time together in the pool and he and Steve are still out swimming. It is a dream pool for a kid - right next to the river, which is busy with barges and fishing boats. There is a waterfall tumbling into the pool and behind it a cave, which make for great dares and adventure. He has made two friends - Hazel and Emily, other siblings traveling with our group and they all spent time together today on the playground and in the pool. He is a happy boy.
Cate had her medical examination today for her visa application. All of our paperwork will be brought to the American consulate tomorrow morning. She was not happy about the exam, crying the minute she saw a white coat, but it didn't last long and now it so over and we are one step closer to being able to bring her home.
Steve has worked hard to win her affection, and last night, he finally was rewarded. We were walking along the river. Cate was hanging back and at the last minute charging forward, laughing like crazy, to chase Steve. She caught him and hugged his leg. It is a moment he won't forget.
We are excited to enjoy another day here. The weather today is amazingly humid and it is just SO nice to walk around in summer clothesand feel a little like we are on vacation.
Alex spent the evening very sick - I think because he ate some lettuce at dinner (at least, that is what I hope... no time for a virus now!) I didn't think to take it off his plate because he never eats lettuce and it was sitting next to a big pile of french fries, but when I looked over at him, he was munching it down. Two hours later, the poor thing was so very ill. Thank goodness, his stomach seemed to calm down around 8:30 p.m. and he slept soundly through the night. Today, he is himself, only happier and more agreeable than he has been in quite awhile. We just spent some time together in the pool and he and Steve are still out swimming. It is a dream pool for a kid - right next to the river, which is busy with barges and fishing boats. There is a waterfall tumbling into the pool and behind it a cave, which make for great dares and adventure. He has made two friends - Hazel and Emily, other siblings traveling with our group and they all spent time together today on the playground and in the pool. He is a happy boy.
Cate had her medical examination today for her visa application. All of our paperwork will be brought to the American consulate tomorrow morning. She was not happy about the exam, crying the minute she saw a white coat, but it didn't last long and now it so over and we are one step closer to being able to bring her home.
Steve has worked hard to win her affection, and last night, he finally was rewarded. We were walking along the river. Cate was hanging back and at the last minute charging forward, laughing like crazy, to chase Steve. She caught him and hugged his leg. It is a moment he won't forget.
We are excited to enjoy another day here. The weather today is amazingly humid and it is just SO nice to walk around in summer clothesand feel a little like we are on vacation.
2 comments:
Oh no! The dreaded lettuce! Glad to hear it was a brief reaction.
Spike is still mad that it was too cold to use the pool while we were there. And yay for the pay off of affection for baba!
We can not wait to see you all! Thank you so much for sharing your blog with us. Jeanine, it seems you have been stonger than a woman in labor to have endured this venture. You are all so blessed now and truly look like a complete and happy family. I know the feeling of your older child suddenly being the big sib but truly they will not loose their smallness. Although, they will often try to hide it. I was showing Evan the recent pictures of Cate and he said," That's my friend right there", pointing to Cate and when the pic of Steve, Cate and Alex came up, "What is she eating?" Oh the things they will all discuss. Congratulations Bohler family. Hope to see you soon.
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