Okay for all of you who follow closely-So sorry for the delay in this blog. We are adjusting to life with six children and it's taking a while. Just to make it clear---The boys are sweet, wonderful, and a gift but a lot of work! I forgot how much energy little boys have :)
Feng Yu loves the animals and here is sharing some of his dinner with the cat. We are working on how to properly carry the cat (not by the head!) Good thing this cat is the most tolerant and forgiving. Feng Yu did one day follow the cat all the way to the camp fire and then realize he was a long, long way from the house. He stood there crying until daddy rescued him. Dad said he had quite a face of relief to see him. Yikes that was only day 2 home- and we almost lost one! See why I can't blog much!
This guy, Nianjie is all about things mechanical. He loves to figure things out and has taken to riding the bikes, and of course the little dirt bike too! He follows Ryan around in the garage and is his little side kick! I know it's hard to believe he has only been with us for a month, but Thank you Lord for preparing his heart, because he feels like he's been here forever!
Feng Yu has a slightly quieter personality, but comes up with some wacky expressions. He is like a clown behind the scenes. Every now and then just explodes with silliness.
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| Jackson is brushing up on his badminton skills. |
The trampoline is a huge bonding place. We try to limit the amount of children at one time to avoid injuries (Or at least only littles or bigs jumping at the same time). The kids roll around and snuggle together. Great investment in giggles!
Mama and her two new little boys!
First night home we dove into the legos. Both boys love puzzles and legos. I cringe when at the thought that a simple label in Nianjie's file said he was delayed could have possibly kept families from bringing him into their family for the past 6 1/2 years. Why do we label children with those awful labels, especially when he is clearly not delayed, just simply in need of attention, love, stability, a home, family and two parents to nurture him to his full potential?
Believe in someone other than yourself, trust in the Lord to lead you and give us strength. The days are long and our bodies are tired, but who wouldn't rejoice in this....
Pray for us as we head to cardiology this week on Wednesday for his first appointment. We will have his first ECHO and get a picture of his heart. In all honestly, I am trembling in fear, for my hope is high for my son to live a long life, but I know when we said yes, the Lord already knew what would lay ahead. Pray for miracles and his heart to be repairable!
Leaving China with Three less orphans...makes my heart smile. But as every other adoptive mother knows there is a ache in our hearts that will never leave. It is the faces of those we leave behind. No matter how many we gather under our wings, no matter how many rooms we add on, there will always be orphans left behind. In the quiet of the night we ache and mourn for the babies dying without mamas, teens left out on their own to fend for their lives. Why Lord, Why? So we pray and fight for those left behind, because they need someone to advocate for them, We challenge those around us to rise up and defend the fatherless.
This is the young boy (11) Justin be-friended at the orphanage waving goodbye to us from the balcony. My heart just sank, Justin sobbing in tears, knowing this boy probably will never have a family. As he ages out of the system at 13 he will go into "institution" for the rest of his life. Are we followers of Christ, do these children's lives really matter?
James 2:14-17
Faith and Deeds
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
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