Needless to say, we were all very excited to see her again, as it had been over a year since we brought her home. I was surprised at the many mixed emotions I felt in anticipation of her arrival-----at moments I was simply excited, also a bit nervous, saddened at the thought of her family having to place her in the arms of someone they didn't know and not knowing for how long.... But, God is so faithful. He gave Afeefa's family the strength and courage to let her go once again, and daily, He is giving our family the love and strength we need to care for this precious little one.
Next week she has a number of doctor visits, and we are eager to hear what their assessment is of her vision and her healing.
Please, keep her in your prayers as she adjusts to the many changes of being here, and pray for her family who misses her so much. Also, please pray for good rest, and the ability to balance everything, while giving her the love and best care that we can.
Thanks!
Some Afeefa Quotes to Make You Smile
"I want to see some beautiful snow" (repeated to us at least 50 times in the last couple of days----bring on the snow, I say!)
Glen asks Afeefa what she thinks of Mama Kori's ravioli at dinner, and she says---in a very sweet voice, of course---"This is no good!"
The kids are having fun making Afeefa repeat after them. Our favorite word so far that she says perfectly well: "Discombobulate"
When a friend brought over fresh baked biscuits, Afeefa took a bite, smiled and said, "This is warm and nice."
When the boys got on the bus the first two mornings, Afeefa cried and said " I want on bus with the boys."
(Today, we went all the way to the bus stop, took a peak into the bus, and no more tears)
My favorite quote of all, which followed lots of crying for home, and came from out of the blue: "I love you, Mama Kori." Just what I needed to get through the day.
