We'll fill you all in later, but GOD ANSWERED ALL THE PRAYERS! It was NOT easy, but we got all the paperwork done and THE KIDS ARE OURS!!! They will be staying with us tonight for the first time.
The only negative was that our children had an extremely exhausting and emotional day. Poor things didn't get their naps times. At the orphanage they are on a VERY strict routine...which is killing us now. They are used to TWO very long naps, so you can imagine the difficulties we had. As I speak, ELLIE is SCREAMING her head off (Elijah finally konked out). Ellie now has the opportunity to sleep, but is fighting it with everything within her. She's almost 4 - all you parents out there know what it's like trying to get your kid to take a nap when they really don't want to. Now imagine having just met them, throwing them into chaos and not being able to communicate with them at ALL. We can't explain ANYTHING to her and she can't explain anything to us. It really is like taking care of an infant in some ways, but much harder.
Oh great...Erin just turned on the TV and she instantly stopped crying. Backstreet Boys. Ha!
Oh well. We'll figure it out...and besides, they're ours! And since it took so long to get this posted, I'm happy to report that Ellie is finally sleeping! Hoping to post pictures soon!
Thank you for your prayers!!!!
13 comments
Comment by Kimberly on April 5, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Praise the Lord! We'll watch for pictures - and pray for rest!
Comment by dr smith on April 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Backstreet Boys?...really? Let's hope that doesn't prove to be the only way you can get her to sleep for the foreseeable future or we'll all go insane.
Congrats to mom and dad!
Love you both,
dad<><
Comment by Unknown on April 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM
YES!!!!!!!! Thank you, God!
Comment by Sir Jahmez on April 5, 2011 at 11:01 AM
YAAAAAAAY!
Comment by Kate Vermilyea on April 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!
You are the BEST parents! Just DO WHAT WORKS!!!
Comment by Kim Rayfield on April 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Absolute Excitement Abounds!!
As I am continually trying to get a screaming baby to take a nap when he doesn't want to and whom doesn't understand me and whom I can't understand - I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE STRESS INVOLVED :)
Praying for you all that God will make communication increasingly easier over the next few days/weeks!
Comment by Stacy Berry on April 5, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Praise God!!!! Congratulations!! I am so incredibly happy for you guys! I will continue to keep you in my prayers as y'all learn to communicate with each other. Sweet dreams!
Love,
Stacy (and Emma and Noah)
Comment by asdancer33 on April 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Congratulations Smiths! After receiving Michael's plea for prayer email we've been praying and checking back often for the update. How exciting!!! God is so GOOD!
Safe travels and God Bless!
Craig & Audrey Dye
Comment by Justin Vaughn on April 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Ha! Backstreet Boys! That's hilarious. I'm so glad to hear the good news! I cannot wait to see pictures! :)
Comment by Sheri ID on April 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM
So excited!! Enjoy your wonderful night together and we pray that everyone sleeps well tonight. Can't wait for pictures of the cute children!
-Sheri
AW Family
Comment by Ashley Smith on April 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM
I bet Ellie and Grace were in the same room! Grace will be 4 in April. Send me a picture of Ellie and I will see if Grace remembers her :). That would be a neat connection for them... ashleysmith (at) brightok (dot) net.
Comment by Unknown on April 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Praise GOD!!!
We are so happy for you guys. We read your updates daily and are really excited for you. Hope the rest of the journey goes well and can't wait for your return. Enjoy the first night and breakfast with YOUR kids.
Gicky and Glen
Comment by Unknown on April 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM
WE have been praying for you. I always knew God would work things out for ya'll. We Can't wait to see pics of the children. Have a safe trip home!!!
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