UPDATE:
O.K., just got off the phone again! This is so much fun!
I just realized that today is actually Monday, so I changed the title as such! I'm a bit off, it seems! Anyway...
It seems that the dinner I had so rudely interrupted earlier ended up being a fine affair in which the traditional dancers entertained them and even got Chris up to dance! I would have LOVED to see that! I can just imagine his face! I'm sure he was a good sport.
Julie told me a little more about today and how much they got to do with Isaiah. He was a little unsure of them at first, but the workers were really wonderful at helping to make him smile and feel comfortable. Chris apparently already has a way with him to make him laugh! He loved the picture-book they brought with his siblings in it! It's a good thing he's social as those kids are just going to love on him like crazy! Julie and Chris were able to feed him, discover all his many ticklish spots, and when they went to change his diaper, he fell fast asleep. On the floor. Guess he was pooped! (Gotta admit, that's a funny pun! - yep you're gonna get this kind of humor with me!) Julie then was able to pick him up and snuggle her sleeping baby for 45 minutes!
They are totally in love!
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(Disclaimer - if you are a bit of a writing editor like my husband, I will be using a profuse amount of exclamation marks!!!!!)
I just called them and I had to post! Of course, I called right as they were ordering dinner! I'll be calling later for more, but just wanted to share right now.
Chris answered the phone and you could seriously hear the joy in his voice! It was so fun! After telling me they got to spend a luxurious 2.5 hours with him, (O.K., he didn't use those exact words) he passed the phone on to Julie. You could hear that the previous feelings of being overwhelmed had dissipated in her as well as she confirmed the fabulously long meeting time! She said he was an absolute sweetie! Now, if you've seen a snapshot, you knew that had to be true! She also said that they got him to laugh and discovered he's a bit ticklish! I can't imagine how full of joy it made them to hear his laugh for the first time! Isaiah even fell asleep with them and you could hear how precious that was to Julie. What an amazing first meeting!
They did have a production team to video, so they did not do the flip video. I'm actually very glad that they could just focus on Isaiah and not figure out how to video for us. I'll be excited to see that video, though!
We only talked for a few brief moments since I wanted to let her enjoy her dinner, so I'll call later and hear more! Keep praying for their time to be sweet and for Isaiah to begin to recognize them and feel their love! She said they lost the feeling of being overwhelmed and are just thrilled! Praise God for that blessing! Praise God for the other news that they can go visit him every day! Court is tomorrow, so also pray for that appointment to be smooth and God's hand over it. Thanks for keeping them lifted to the Lord!
2 comments:
Oh, I can't wait to see pictures! I can totally relate to your emotions, Melissa, and everyone else, too. I so remember just sitting on pins and needles wanting so badly for each and every detail when we Rusty and Lesli were in China getting Joshua!
Oh that is sooooo awesome!!!! I am just imagining the love and excitement they are experiencing! I am so glad you are able to update the blog Melissa!! So many blessings that they are experiencing! Let them know I am thinking and praying for them so much, when you have the chance to chat with them! I am just thrilled for all THREE of them and the time they had together!!! Much love, Brenda
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