Gotcha Day

It took Dad many kisses to get to hold his new daughter.

Well, it has been an incredible day. We were driven to the Vathsalya Charitable Trust at 10:30. The journey took about forty-five minutes. Well, Hope is more beautiful than we imagined. We met Hope with her foster mother and sister, and Dad tried to get to know Hope while the women visited, for some time. After the introduction and visit, we went upstairs and met all of Hope's friends. We played with all of the children and sang songs to Jesus. Dad continued sneaking kisses from Hope, and she finally allowed him to hold her. Hope was most comfortable with Dad, first (because of the kisses). While upstairs, Hope's foster dad and brother came and held her. Hope's foster mother held her one last time and cried; It was a heavy experience. When Hope's foster family left, Hope became emotional and mourned her foster family, with whom she had been with for a year and a half. Later, we ate lunch with the children and workers, and Hope calmed down. Dad was taking photos outside, when Hope stepped out and posed for Dad , who took some photographs of her. Dad is her huge fan. Hope became sleepy and directed Mom and Dad to the nap room, where she soon fell asleep. Hope napped about thirty minutes. Once Hope awoke, we left the orphange. Hope mourned until she fell asleep in Kathy's lap. Once we returned safely (praise the LORD) to the hotel, the staff had to look at Hope since they heard about her and her big brother from their proud parents. Hope continued to mourn, so we took a walk. She calmed during the walk but became upset, again, once we returned to the hotel room. Dad plugged in the DVD player and blew a fuse in the room, so we lost all electricity. It has been hard, but Holy Spirit has given us His fruit and shown us that Hope is in mourning at the present. We are doing good. Please continue to pray for wisdom from above and the filling by Holy Spirit. Hope seems to be very sensitive and is warming to us. Pray for Hope to not be anxious or fearful but have peace.

Pics to follow shortly.

Scott