For me, it was a more emotional experience than I'd expected.
For William, it was not at all familiar. He didn't remember anything, and was very uncomfortable with all the attention and hugs he received from people he doesn't remember at all.
But we tried to explain to him that it was good for them to see how well he's doing in America. It's good for them to understand that when a child is adopted, it is a positive thing. And it has the potential to make things easier for families that go to that orphanage in the future.
Here are a few pictures from our visit.
William standing next to his bed. He looks so tall in there now.
The bathroom for William's groupa
William in his groupa room - I remember Zack sitting on the end of that sofa and changing William into HIS clothes.
Here he is with some of the children at the orphanage. Zack & I were especially fond of the little girl on the front row in the white bonnet. She was such a sweetie!
Zack and I both spotted this little boy and immediately recognized him as Dima from William's groupa. William didn't remember him. He was nervous about the pic, so I had to join them to make him more comfortable. We're not sure if Dima remembered him or not - he said no at first, but after a little conversation said he did remember him.
Dima was the only boy we saw from William's groupa. I pray that means the others have all found their families. And I pray Dima will find the same.
6 comments:
wow. I can see where it was more emotioanal for you. We want this experience for Mary even though we will not adopt again.
We are thrilled for YOU all & praying!
That's a really cool picture of him next to his bed again. Its nice to have the pictures for him even if he doesn't remember.
That little girl w/ the bonnet on is SO cute! :)
It was neat that you were able to go to the orphanage. I'm sure it was emotional for you. William did a great job on the Q&A! Miss you guys and hurry home to us! Continuing to pray! Love you!
Gina
That is great you were able to visit William's orphanage. I sure it would be emotional for me too. That is wonderful that most of the kids are not there. Hopefully, they all found their families!
Wow. I can see how that could be really awesome and emotional all at the same time!
I'm so glad you got the opportunity to go there again. (I was kind of thinking you might be in the same city/vicinity.) I can see where it would certainly be emotional, but I think it's great that you visited.
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